voluntary
1 of 2adjective/ˈvɑ.lən.tɛ.ri/
Forms:more voluntary,most voluntary
1
working without pay
B2- He participated in a voluntary program to help teach children in underserved communities.
- The voluntary nature of the service meant that no one was paid for their time.
- She gained valuable experience through voluntary internships at various non-profits.
- The voluntary cleanup crew worked tirelessly to improve the local park.
- The organization relied on voluntary contributions from people who wanted to help.
2
done by one's own free will or choice
- She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
- Attendance at the workshop is completely voluntary.
- He resigned from the committee of his own voluntary accord.
- He spoke at the meeting of his own voluntary initiative.
- Signing the agreement was a voluntary act, not mandated by law.
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3
controlled or initiated by an individual's own decision or volition
- The patient performed voluntary exercises to strengthen his arm.
- Voluntary movements, like waving, are consciously controlled.
- The nervous system regulates voluntary actions separately from reflexes.
- Musicians practice voluntary routines before concerts.
- She made a voluntary choice to mentor the new students.
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