Freelance ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Freelance ( adjective )

1. Working for oneself rather than for an employer, especially as a self-employed person.
2. Working on a project or contract basis, rather than as a regular employee.

Origin:

From middle english, from old french franc ("free") + lance ("lance"), originally a term for a medieval mercenary.

Examples:

1. She was a freelance journalist who worked on her own.
2. He was a freelance photographer who worked on a project basis.
3. He was a freelance consultant who was not tied to any one company.
4. The company hired a freelance developer for the project.
5. She was a freelance writer who worked from home.

(As a verb)

Freelance ( verb )

1. Working for oneself rather than for an employer, especially as a self-employed person.
2. Working on a project or contract basis, rather than as a regular employee.

Origin:

From middle english, from old french franc ("free") + lance ("lance"), originally a term for a medieval mercenary.

Examples:

1. She was a freelance journalist who worked on her own.
2. He was a freelance photographer who worked on a project basis.
3. He was a freelance consultant who was not tied to any one company.
4. The company hired a freelance developer for the project.
5. She was a freelance writer who worked from home.