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

  • (..) and nothing but the truth? - I do. - Have a seat, please, sir. Would you state your full name and occupation, for the record? Robert C. McGuire, Special Agent, Naval Investigative Service. Mr. McGuire, did your office receive a letter from P.F.C. William Santiago... on September of this year? (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men