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jobs

 

[ dʒɒbz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

work opportunities

Jobs are positions of employment that a person can apply for in order to earn money. They can be full-time or part-time, temporary or permanent. Jobs can vary in skill level and required qualifications.

Synonyms

employment, occupation, position

Examples of usage

  • There are many job openings in the tech industry.
  • She applied for a job as a software developer.
  • He lost his job during the economic downturn.
Context #2 | Noun

specific tasks

Jobs can also refer to specific tasks or pieces of work that need to be done. These tasks can be assigned to individuals or teams, and are usually part of a larger project or goal.

Synonyms

assignment, project, task

Examples of usage

  • We need someone to take on the job of updating the website.
  • The marketing team divided the jobs among themselves.
  • Her job was to research competitors' products.
Context #3 | Noun

criminal activities

In some contexts, 'jobs' can refer to criminal activities or illegal tasks that someone is hired to do, such as robberies or burglaries.

Synonyms

criminal activities, illegal tasks

Examples of usage

  • The gang planned a series of high-profile jobs in the city.
  • He was arrested for his involvement in a bank job.
  • The police are investigating a string of jewelry store jobs.

Translations

Translations of the word "jobs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empregos

🇮🇳 नौकरियां

🇩🇪 Jobs

🇮🇩 pekerjaan

🇺🇦 роботи

🇵🇱 prace

🇯🇵 仕事

🇫🇷 emplois

🇪🇸 trabajos

🇹🇷 işler

🇰🇷 직업

🇸🇦 وظائف

🇨🇿 práce

🇸🇰 práce

🇨🇳 工作

🇸🇮 dela

🇮🇸 störf

🇰🇿 жұмыстар

🇬🇪 სამსახური

🇦🇿 işlər

🇲🇽 trabajos

Etymology

The word 'jobs' originated in the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'jobbe', meaning a piece of work. It has evolved to encompass various meanings related to work opportunities, specific tasks, and even criminal activities. The concept of jobs has been central to human societies as a means of earning a living and contributing to the economy.

See also: job, jobless, joblessness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,996, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.