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Work from Home: Definition, Usage & Examples
Meaning 1：work remotely (Work from Home)
Work from Home
/wɜːrk frəm hoʊm/
v. phr.
To do your job from your own house instead of going to an office.
work remotely
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/wɜːrk rɪˈmoʊtli/
v. phr.
To perform one's job duties from one's own residence instead of commuting to a traditional office or workplace.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Combination of 'work' (Old English 'weorc') and 'home' (Old English 'hām').
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine doing your job in pajamas at your kitchen table—that's working from home!
📖 Example
Since the pandemic, many companies have allowed employees to work from home to ensure safety.
Since the pandemic, many companies have allowed employees to work from home to ensure safety.
🔗 Collocations
work from home policy – A company rule that permits employees to work remotely
work-from-home setup – The arrangement of equipment and space for remote work
work from home arrangement – An agreement between employer and employee for remote work
🔄 Synonyms
telecommute (v.) – To work remotely using telecommunications technology
remote work (n.) – The practice of working from a location other than a central office
home office (n.) – A designated workspace within one's home for professional activities
🚫 Antonyms
commute to office (v. phr.) – To travel to a physical workplace regularly
work on-site (v. phr.) – To perform work at the employer's premises
office-based work (n.) – Employment that requires presence in a traditional office
🌱 Derivatives
work-from-home (adj.) – Relating to or designating remote work (e.g., work-from-home employee)
📖 Cultural Story
The phrase became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic when millions shifted to remote work, transforming office culture globally.
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