occupation

Definition

  • noun: the work that a person does
  • noun: an activity in which one engages
  • synonyms: office, vocation, employment

Examples

  • Hand injuries are an 'occupational hazard' for typists. [=typists are likely to have hand injuries because of the work they do]

  • The program offered free 'occupational' training to the poor.

  • He was 'occupationally' exposed to radiation.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Why are you talking to me if It calms me down. Your faith in a new and happy world that will rise out of the fury and violence calms me down. What is your occupation as a civilian? You told me before but i forgot. Antiquarian, as my grandfather, as my father, in Vienna, in the basement of the house (..)
    1965 Forest of the Hanged