Freelanced: meaning, definitions and examples

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freelanced

 

[ หˆfriหlรฆn(t)st ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

employment style

To freelance means to work as a self-employed individual, offering services to multiple clients instead of being permanently employed by one organization. Freelancers typically have more flexibility in their work schedules and choose projects that suit their skills and interests. This mode of work is prevalent in fields such as writing, graphic design, web development, and consulting. Freelancing can provide opportunities for creative freedom, but it also entails challenges like fluctuating income and the need for self-promotion.

Synonyms

consultant, contractor, independent worker, self-employed

Examples of usage

  • She freelanced as a graphic designer for various startups.
  • After leaving the corporate job, he decided to freelance in photography.
  • Many writers choose to freelance to have more control over their projects.
  • She freelanced for several magazines during her career.

Translations

Translations of the word "freelanced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ€เคฒเคพเค‚เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ั–ะปะฐะฝัะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใƒผใƒฉใƒณใ‚ตใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท freelance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ freelance

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serbest รงalฤฑลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ฆฌ๋žœ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ช็”ฑ่Œไธš่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั€ะธะปะฐะฝัะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒœแƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ freelance

Etymology

The term 'freelance' originated in the early 19th century and is believed to have been coined by Sir Walter Scott in his 1820 novel 'Ivanhoe'. In this context, it referred to a mercenary warrior whose lance was free for hire. The word was derived from the combination of 'free', meaning not bound or owned, and 'lance', which was a weapon typically wielded by knights. Over the years, the meaning has evolved to describe individuals who offer their skills or services independently, rather than as part of a traditional employment relationship. The rise of the gig economy and advancements in technology have further popularized freelancing as a viable employment option, allowing individuals to connect with clients globally.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,401, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.