Part-time: meaning, definitions and examples

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part-time

 

[ ˈpɑːrt taɪm ]

Adjective / Adverb
Expressions and time
Context #1 | Adjective

work

Employed to work, used, expected to function, etc., less than the usual or full time.

Synonyms

half-day, half-time, half-time job

Examples of usage

  • She works part-time at the grocery store.
  • He is a part-time employee in the company.
Context #2 | Adverb

work

For only part of one's working hours.

Synonyms

half-day, half-time

Examples of usage

  • She works part-time and studies full-time.
  • He can only work part-time due to his other commitments.

Translations

Translations of the word "part-time" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meio período

🇮🇳 आंशिक समय

🇩🇪 Teilzeit

🇮🇩 paruh waktu

🇺🇦 неповний робочий день

🇵🇱 na pół etatu

🇯🇵 パートタイム

🇫🇷 temps partiel

🇪🇸 a tiempo parcial

🇹🇷 yarı zamanlı

🇰🇷 파트타임

🇸🇦 دوام جزئي

🇨🇿 na částečný úvazek

🇸🇰 na čiastočný úväzok

🇨🇳 兼职

🇸🇮 polovični delovni čas

🇮🇸 hlutastarf

🇰🇿 жартылай жұмыс уақыты

🇬🇪 ნახევარ განაკვეთზე

🇦🇿 yarım iş günü

🇲🇽 a tiempo parcial

Word origin

The term 'part-time' originated in the early 20th century and is a combination of the words 'part' and 'time'. It gained popularity as the workforce diversified and more flexible working arrangements became common. Part-time work allows individuals to balance other commitments such as education, family, or personal pursuits. Today, part-time employment is prevalent in various industries and is valued for its flexibility and work-life balance benefits.