Freelancing Meaning in English

word · lemma: freelance

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Definition

Freelancing means working for different clients or companies independently, rather than being employed by one organization full-time. Usually, freelancers offer their services temporarily on various projects.

Usage & Nuances

Common in creative, tech, and writing industries. Can be used as 'I'm freelancing' (verb form), but 'freelance work' (noun) is also common. Not full-time employment; often flexible hours. Popular collocation: 'freelancing as a designer'.

• Spanish: trabajar como freelance - trabajo independiente
• Portuguese (BR): trabalhar como freelancer - trabalho autônomo
• Portuguese (PT): trabalhar como freelancer - trabalho independente
• Chinese (Simplified): 自由职业
• Chinese (Traditional): 自由接案
• Hindi: फ्रीलांसिंग - स्वतंत्र पेशेवर काम
• Arabic: العمل الحر
• Bengali: ফ্রিলান্সিং
• Russian: фриланс - внештатная работа
• Japanese: フリーランス - フリーランスとして働くこと
• Vietnamese: làm nghề tự do
• Korean: 프리랜서로 일하기 - 프리랜싱
• Turkish: serbest çalışma
• Urdu: فری لانسنگ
• Indonesian: pekerja lepas - freelancing

Example Sentences

He started freelancing after leaving his job.

basic

Freelancing lets you choose your own projects.

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Many people try freelancing for more flexibility.

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She’s been freelancing as a graphic designer for years.

natural

Is freelancing really better than a regular job?

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I started freelancing because I wanted to spend more time with my family.

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