on the job

The phrase "on the job" commonly refers to activities or learning that occur while someone is working.

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Definition

B2Workplace

(general)Engaged in tasks or responsibilities related to one's employment.

Example

She was on the job when the manager called her for a meeting.
He learned most of his skills on the job.

B2Training

(general)Learning or acquiring skills through practical experience while working.

Example

New employees receive on-the-job training during their first week.

C1Police

(slang)Being a police officer, as opposed to a civilian.

Example

After 20 years on the job, he retired from the police force.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the job":

at work outside job on the clock proper job office job on the spot in the line of duty in the field out of work work in in service put to work work on outside work on the street off the clock work experience on the line on the road office work on course in business on the hoof get work done