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/
Korean meaning: 물리적 사무실로 출근하는 대신 집이나 원격지에서 통신 기술을 이용해 일하는 방식
Korean pronunciation: **텔**리컴뮤팅
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
the practice of working from home or a remote location using telecommunications technology instead of commuting to a physical office
Choose computing over commuting!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
1970년대에 만들어진 단어로, 통신을 의미하는 telecommunication과 출퇴근을 의미하는 commute가 결합되어 '통신으로 출퇴근하다'는 의미가 되었다.
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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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