Job ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Job ( noun )

1. A piece of work usually done on order at an agreed rate.
2. A specific duty, role, or function.
3. A regular activity done in exchange for payment.
4. A position of employment.

Origin:

From middle english jobbe, from old english jobb ("a sudden blow, stroke, piece of work"), from proto-germanic *jubbaną ("to strike, hit"), from proto-indo-european *yeup- ("to strike, hit").

Examples:

1. He took a job as a delivery driver.
2. She has a good job with a large company.
3. He's been out of a job for three months now.
4. The job of a teacher is to educate children.
5. The job of a doctor is to diagnose and treat illnesses.

(As a verb)

Job ( verb )

1. To do a piece of work.
2. To work at a specific task or occupation.
3. To carry out a specific duty or role.

Origin:

From middle english jobben, from old english jobbian ("to strike, hit, do a piece of work"), from proto-germanic *jubbaną ("to strike, hit"), from proto-indo-european *yeup- ("to strike, hit").

Examples:

1. He jobbed around for a few months before finding a permanent position.
2. She jobbed as a waitress while she was in college.
3. He jobbed at a variety of manual labor jobs before deciding to go to college.