out of work
The phrase "out of work" is commonly used to describe someone who is not currently employed.
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Definition
B1General
(common)Not having a job or being unemployed.
Example
- She has been out of work for over a year.
B2General
(common)Temporarily not engaged in one's usual occupation or activity.
Example
- Due to the factory closure, many workers are out of work.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "out of work":
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