Verbs Related to Occupation

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

He's been working on his presentation for hours.

to work too much, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout

Despite feeling tired, she tends to overwork herself to meet tight deadlines.

to pay someone to do a job

The company plans to hire ten new employees next month.

to employ people for a company, etc.

The company is actively recruiting new graduates for entry-level positions.

to give work to someone and pay them

Are you planning to employ any interns this summer?

to sign a contract agreeing to do a job

The freelancer decided to sign up for a year-long contract with the client.

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

All staff members are required to attend the meeting.

a person who is a male adult

This is my friend, he's a nice man.

to give specific tasks, duties, or responsibilities to individuals or groups

The teacher will assign homework to the students for the weekend.

to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

The manager decided to entrust the key project to the experienced team lead.

to officially give someone the authority or responsibility to carry out specific tasks or make decisions

The board of directors decided to mandate the new CEO with strategic decision-making authority.

to give a responsibility or job to someone

The manager decided to appoint a new team leader to oversee the project.

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

The teacher assigned a reading task to the students for homework.

to choose someone for a certain position or task

The manager will designate a team lead to coordinate the project.

to give part of the power, authority, work, etc. to a representative

The President delegated war powers to the Secretary of Defense during the crisis.

a group of representatives or delegates

a container made of paper or plastic material used for holding and carrying a customer's purchased items

She carried the groceries home in a large sack.

to work temporarily in a job, usually during breaks or after completing studies, to gain practical experience in a specific field

During the summer break, many students choose to intern at companies to enhance their skills.

to offer to do something without being forced or without payment

She decided to volunteer at the animal shelter to contribute to animal welfare.

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

The company laid off 10% of its workforce due to financial losses.

to hire someone

The company decided to take on new employees to meet the growing demand.

to voluntarily resign or retire from a job or position

The CEO stepped down after successfully leading the company for many years.

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

She put forward a new plan to increase sales.