Pronunciation: /aʊt ʌv wɜrk/
noun a person who is unemployed
A1 My neighbor is out of work and looking for a new job.
A2 She has been out of work for several months now and is struggling to make ends meet.
B1 Being out of work can be a stressful experience, but it's important to stay positive and keep searching for opportunities.
B2 After being out of work for a year, he finally landed a new job in his field of expertise.
C1 The government has implemented programs to help those who are out of work due to the pandemic.
C2 Despite being out of work for a while, she remained optimistic and focused on improving her skills for future job opportunities.
adjective not currently employed
A1 He is out of work and looking for a new job.
A2 She has been out of work for three months now.
B1 Many people are struggling financially due to being out of work.
B2 The government has programs to help those who are out of work.
C1 Being out of work for an extended period can have a negative impact on mental health.
C2 Despite being out of work, he remains optimistic about finding a new job soon.
preposition indicating a situation in which someone is not working
A1 He is out of work because his company closed down.
A2 She has been out of work for three months and is struggling to find a new job.
B1 Many people are out of work due to the economic recession.
B2 After being out of work for a year, he finally found a new job in a different field.
C1 Despite being out of work, she remained optimistic and continued to search for opportunities.
C2 Being out of work for an extended period of time can take a toll on one's mental health.
formal Due to the economic downturn, many individuals are currently out of work.
informal My friend has been out of work for a few months now and is struggling to find a new job.
slang I heard John got laid off and is now out of work.
figurative After the company restructured, several employees found themselves out of work.
was out of work
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