Work as Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
WURK-az or WURK-ez
wˈɜːk/ /ˈæs
WURK-az
Definition
To have a job in a particular position or profession. Used to describe what occupation someone does.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by a profession or role (e.g., 'work as a teacher'). Used for both temporary and permanent jobs. Not used for companies ('work for' is for employers).
Spanish: trabajar comoPortuguese (BR): trabalhar comoPortuguese (PT): trabalhar comoChinese (Simplified): 担任 - 当（职业）Chinese (Traditional): 擔任 - 當（職業）Hindi: के रूप में काम करनाArabic: يعمل كـBengali: হিসেবে কাজ করা - হিসেবে চাকরি করাRussian: работать в качестве - работать кем-либоJapanese: 〜として働くVietnamese: làm việc như - làm nghềKorean: ~로 일하다Turkish: olarak çalışmakUrdu: کے طور پر کام کرناIndonesian: bekerja sebagai
Example Sentences
I work as a nurse in the hospital.
basic
My father works as a driver.
basic
She wants to work as a scientist.
basic
Before becoming a manager, he worked as a cashier.
natural
People often work as waiters while they're in school.
natural
I used to work as an assistant before I got this job.
natural