Freelance meaning in English
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Definition
a freelance (journalist): a self-employed, independent (journalist)
a freelancer a self-employed worker who works independently
to freelance: to work independently, to do particular pieces of work for different organizations
Examples
- "Dr. Badguy : I suppose you could say that I am a freelance supervillain."
- "This new department will absorb the current freelance hotline staff, and will provide customer support by telephone to Delavigne customers worldwide."
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks below with words from the conversation you just heard
Someone who works independently, or sells their services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them is called a .
This term describes someone or something bad, wrong, or wicked. The devil is considered to be .
This term describes a project, enterprise or undertaking. Dr. Badguy explains that he is dedicated to various causes and .
Someone who works independently, or sells their services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them is called a .
This term describes someone or something bad, wrong, or wicked. The devil is considered to be .
This term describes a project, enterprise or undertaking. Dr. Badguy explains that he is dedicated to various causes and .
Fill in the blanks below with words from the conversation you just heard
Someone who works independently, or sells their services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them is called a freelance 1.
This term describes someone or something bad, wrong, or wicked. The devil is considered to be evil 2.
This term describes a project, enterprise or undertaking. Dr. Badguy explains that he is dedicated to various causes and ventures 3.
Someone who works independently, or sells their services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them is called a freelance 1.
This term describes someone or something bad, wrong, or wicked. The devil is considered to be evil 2.
This term describes a project, enterprise or undertaking. Dr. Badguy explains that he is dedicated to various causes and ventures 3.
1 freelance: "A freelance" (or freelancer) is someone who works without a long-term contract, or someone who works independently. Freelancers are often journalists, photographers or web-designers, who offer their services to anyone who is willing to pay them. In this dialogue, Dr. Badguy explains to Bruno that he is a "freelance supervillain", in other words he acts as a villain (or bad guy) on a freelance basis. The term "freelance" can be used as a noun, adjective or verb.
2 evil: The term "evil" describes anything which is intrinsically or morally wrong or bad. "Evil" is a word often associated with the devil, who morally opposes everything which is intrinsically good. In this dialogue, Dr. Badguy tells Bruno that he is devoted to various "evil" ventures and causes.
3 ventures: "Venture" is a versatile term. As a noun, "a venture" can describe a project or effort, and is often used in a business context. For example: Bruno embarked upon an interesting business venture with Terrence Cashman. "A venture" is also a type of "adventure" which usually includes an element of risk. The verb "to venture" describes undertaking such a project, enterprise or adventure.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with words from the conversation you just heard
Someone who works independently, or sells their services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them is called a .
This term describes someone or something bad, wrong, or wicked. The devil is considered to be .
This term describes a project, enterprise or undertaking. Dr. Badguy explains that he is dedicated to various causes and .
Someone who works independently, or sells their services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them is called a .
This term describes someone or something bad, wrong, or wicked. The devil is considered to be .
This term describes a project, enterprise or undertaking. Dr. Badguy explains that he is dedicated to various causes and .
Fill in the blanks below with words from the conversation you just heard
Someone who works independently, or sells their services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them is called a freelance 1.
This term describes someone or something bad, wrong, or wicked. The devil is considered to be evil 2.
This term describes a project, enterprise or undertaking. Dr. Badguy explains that he is dedicated to various causes and ventures 3.
Someone who works independently, or sells their services to employers without a long-term commitment to any of them is called a freelance 1.
This term describes someone or something bad, wrong, or wicked. The devil is considered to be evil 2.
This term describes a project, enterprise or undertaking. Dr. Badguy explains that he is dedicated to various causes and ventures 3.
1 freelance: "A freelance" (or freelancer) is someone who works without a long-term contract, or someone who works independently. Freelancers are often journalists, photographers or web-designers, who offer their services to anyone who is willing to pay them. In this dialogue, Dr. Badguy explains to Bruno that he is a "freelance supervillain", in other words he acts as a villain (or bad guy) on a freelance basis. The term "freelance" can be used as a noun, adjective or verb.
2 evil: The term "evil" describes anything which is intrinsically or morally wrong or bad. "Evil" is a word often associated with the devil, who morally opposes everything which is intrinsically good. In this dialogue, Dr. Badguy tells Bruno that he is devoted to various "evil" ventures and causes.
3 ventures: "Venture" is a versatile term. As a noun, "a venture" can describe a project or effort, and is often used in a business context. For example: Bruno embarked upon an interesting business venture with Terrence Cashman. "A venture" is also a type of "adventure" which usually includes an element of risk. The verb "to venture" describes undertaking such a project, enterprise or adventure.
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