Out of work Meaning in English
expression
OWT-uhv-WURK
OWT-ov-WURK
Definition
If someone is "out of work," they do not have a job, usually because they lost it or are looking for a new one.
Usage & Nuances
"Out of work" is a neutral and common phrase for being unemployed. It is more informal than "unemployed." Commonly used after a job loss or when between jobs. Not used to describe retired people or students.
Spanish: desempleado - sin trabajoPortuguese (BR): desempregado - sem trabalhoPortuguese (PT): desempregado - sem trabalhoChinese (Simplified): 失业Chinese (Traditional): 失業Hindi: बेरोज़गारArabic: عاطل عن العملBengali: বেকার - কাজ নেইRussian: без работы - безработныйJapanese: 失業中Vietnamese: thất nghiệpKorean: 실직 - 일자리가 없는Turkish: işsizUrdu: بے روزگارIndonesian: menganggur
Example Sentences
He has been out of work for three months.
basic
Many people are out of work after the factory closed.
basic
She is out of work and looking for a new job.
basic
I never thought I’d be out of work at my age.
natural
After being out of work for so long, he was thrilled to finally get an interview.
natural
It’s tough being out of work, but I’m trying to stay positive.
natural