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/
Korean meaning: 한 회사에 정규직으로 소속되지 않고 여러 회사를 위해 일하는
Korean pronunciation: **프리**랜스
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 시대 자유 기사(free lance)에서 유래. 특정 군주에 고용되지 않고 돈을 받고 싸우는 용병 기사들을 가리켰던 말이 현대에 와서 독립적으로 일하는 전문가를 의미하게 되었다.
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📝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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