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

  • (..) blabby, I guess. Ohh! I haven't done so much riding since I quit rustling. That's a miserable occupation. Dusk to dawn, no sleep, rotten food. Hey. I see it. Torches you think? (..)
    1969 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid