# freelancing

/ˈfɹiˌɫænsɪŋ/ (US) · /fɹˈiːlɑːnsɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/freelancing
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

working for different clients on short jobs instead of having one full-time job. You choose your own projects and work hours.

For teachers: independent work for different clients on short-term projects rather than full-time employment for a single employer. Often involves self-managed schedules and project-based pay.

## Examples

- She enjoys freelancing for different magazines.
- After leaving his office job, he started freelancing as a web designer for small startups.
- While freelancing offers autonomy over clients and hours, it also demands constant self-promotion and financial discipline during lean months.

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