work from home — to perform one's job duties from one's residence instead of going to an office
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to perform one's job duties from one's residence instead of going to an office
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːrk frʌm hoʊm/
Example Sentences
- My cat became my unofficial supervisor when I started to work from home.
- Working from home saves me two hours of commuting every day.
- The biggest challenge of working from home is resisting the temptation of my bed.
work from home
VERB[/wɜːrk frʌm hoʊm/]
to perform one's job duties from one's residence instead of going to an office
a person sits at a dining table with a laptop open, actively typing while wearing casual home clothes. Coffee mug and notebooks are scattered around the makeshift workspace. Instead of commuting to an office building, they conduct a video call from their cozy living room. Family members quietly move in the background, respecting the work environment. A cat sleeps peacefully on a nearby couch while the person continues their professional tasks. someone performing their job duties from their residence instead of going to an office
Work from home beneath the dome, watching colleagues roam!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A phrasal expression that emerged in modern English as a conceptual counterpart to office culture following industrialization. The term gained widespread usage from the 2000s onward with the advancement of internet and computer technology, enabling remote work arrangements.
Breakdown
work (to perform labor or activity) + from (indicating origin or starting point) + home (one's residence), combining into a phrasal verb meaning to perform professional duties from one's residence rather than a traditional workplace.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat became my unofficial supervisor when I started to work from home.”
“Working from home saves me two hours of commuting every day.”
“The biggest challenge of working from home is resisting the temptation of my bed.”
“Companies are offering flexible work from home options to attract talent.”
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