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Definition or meaning of the English word Job
To do chance work for hire; to work by the piece; to do petty work. (v. i.).
The hero of the book of that name in the Old Testament; the typical patient man. (n.).
A sudden thrust or stab; a jab. (n.).
To seek private gain under pretense of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage. (v. i.).
To hire or let by the job or for a period of service; as; to job a carriage. (v. t.).
To buy and sell; as a broker; to purchase of importers or manufacturers for the purpose of selling to retailers; as; to job goods. (v. t.).
To do or cause to be done by separate portions or lots; to sublet work; as; to job a contract. (v. t.).
To thrust in; as a pointed instrument. (v. t.).
A situation or opportunity of work; as; he lost his job. (n.).
Any affair or event which affects one; whether fortunately or unfortunately. (n.).
A public transaction done for private profit; something performed ostensibly as a part of official duty; but really for private gain; a corrupt official business. (n.).
A piece of chance or occasional work; any definite work undertaken in gross for a fixed price; as; he did the job for a thousand dollars. (n.).
To strike or stab with a pointed instrument. (v. t.).
To carry on the business of a jobber in merchandise or stocks. (v. i.).
Translations for the English word Job
French Translation for the English word Job is turbin (slang)[Noun] Spanish Translation for the English word Job is trabajo[Noun] Italian Translation for the English word Job is occupazione; lavoro; impiego[Noun]
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