temp (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /tɛmp/

Definition

A person employed for a short period to do a job that is not permanent, often to cover for someone who is away or to help with extra work.

Examples

• She worked as a temp in the office for three months.

• The company hired a temp to handle the increased workload during the holiday season.

• He found a temporary job as a temp at a local factory.

How to Use temp

work as a temp (collocation)

To be employed as a temporary worker. — "Many students work as temps during their summer breaks."

hire a temp (collocation)

To employ someone on a temporary basis. — "The office manager had to hire a temp to cover for the receptionist's absence."

temp agency (collocation)

A company that provides temporary workers to other businesses. — "She registered with a temp agency hoping to find administrative work."

Synonyms of temp

Words with a similar meaning to temp:

• temporary worker
• short-term employee
• locum

Antonyms of temp

Words with the opposite meaning to temp:

• permanent employee
• staff

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