freelance — working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfriːlæns/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks freelancing means I'm unemployed and just playing computer games all day.
- She's been freelancing as a translator for over five years.
- The company hired several freelance developers for the project.
freelance
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfriːlæns/]
working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company
working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company
Freelance life gives her the chance to dance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated in medieval times, referring to freelance (free lance) knights and mercenaries who were not employed by a specific nobleman but fought for payment. In modern usage, the term evolved to describe independent professionals who work for various clients without permanent employment.
Breakdown
free (unbound, independent) + lance (spear, knight). Originally denoted knights who carried lances freely without feudal allegiance; metaphorically extended to any self-employed professional.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks freelancing means I'm unemployed and just playing computer games all day.”
“She's been freelancing as a translator for over five years.”
“The company hired several freelance developers for the project.”
“Being freelance means wearing pajamas to 'work' and calling it professional attire.”
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