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Definition of temp verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

temp

 verb
verb
NAmE//tɛmp//
 
[intransitive] (informal)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they temp
 
he / she / it temps
 
past simple temped
 
-ing form temping
 
 
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to do a temporary job or a series of temporary jobs I've been temping for an employment agency. a temping job Topic CollocationsJobsgetting a job
  • look for work
  • look for/apply for/go for a job
  • get/pick up/complete/fill out an application (form)
  • send/e-mail your résumé/CV/application/application form/cover letter
  • be called for/have/attend an interview
  • offer somebody a job/work/employment/a promotion
  • find/get/land a job
  • employ/hire/recruit staff/workers/trainees
  • recruit/appoint a manager
doing a job
  • arrive at/get to/leave work/the office/the factory
  • start/finish work/your shift
  • do/put in/work overtime
  • have/gain/get/lack/need experience/qualifications
  • do/get/have/receive training
  • learn/pick up/improve/develop (your) skills
  • cope with/manage/share/spread/delegate the workload
  • improve your/achieve a better work-life balance
  • have (no) job satisfaction/job security
building a career
  • have a job/work/a career/a vocation
  • find/follow/pursue your vocation
  • enter/go into/join a profession
  • choose/embark on/start/begin/pursue a career
  • change jobs/professions/careers
  • be/go/work freelance
  • do/take on temp work/freelance work
  • do/be engaged in/be involved in volunteer work
leaving your job
  • leave/quit/resign from your job
  • give up work/your job/your career
  • hand in your notice/resignation
  • plan to/be due to retire in June/next year, etc.
  • take early retirement
See temp in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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