telecommuting — the practice of working from home or a remote location using telecommunications technology instead of commuting to a physical office
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of working from home or a remote location using telecommunications technology instead of commuting to a physical office
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtelikoʊmjuːtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks telecommuting means I'm available for belly rubs 24/7.
- Telecommuting has become a standard practice for many tech companies.
- The biggest challenge of telecommuting is resisting the urge to work in pajamas all day.
telecommuting
NOUN[/ˈtelikoʊmjuːtɪŋ/]
the practice of working from home or a remote location using telecommunications technology instead of commuting to a physical office
She enjoys telecommuting from her sunny home office instead of the long city drive.
Choose computing over commuting!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Telecommuting emerged in the 1970s as a blend of telecommunication and commute, combining the concept of remote communication with the act of traveling to work. The word describes working from a distance using telecommunications technology instead of commuting to a physical workplace.
Breakdown
tele- (distant, far) + commuting (traveling to work). The prefix tele- derives from Greek meaning 'far off,' while commuting comes from the Latin commutare, meaning to exchange or travel back and forth.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks telecommuting means I'm available for belly rubs 24/7.”
“Telecommuting has become a standard practice for many tech companies.”
“The biggest challenge of telecommuting is resisting the urge to work in pajamas all day.”
“Companies are investing heavily in telecommuting infrastructure and security systems.”
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