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

  • (..) Foley. - Where's Foley, damn it? - You shouldn't be out on the streets. - Jim, he's not here. - You let your wife come to the door? - When the city's under occupation? - Wait in the kitchen, honey. What did you do? Bury your uniform in the backyard? You saw what they did to those Special Forces. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises