line of work
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person's occupation, profession, or career: "line of work" refers to the primary activity or job that a person engages in to earn a living. It describes the specific field, industry, or type of work someone is trained for and regularly performs.
Usage
- The term "line of work" is used to inquire about or describe someone's profession. It is a common and slightly formal alternative to words like "job" or "occupation."
- It is typically used in the structure: "in [someone's] line of work."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to be in the same line of work": to have the same or a similar profession.
- We get along well because we are in the same line of work.
- "the hazards/demands of the line of work": referring to the specific risks or requirements associated with a particular profession.
- The hazards of his line of work require special insurance.
Variants and Related Words
- Line of business (noun phrase): a very similar phrase, often used interchangeably, though it can sometimes refer more specifically to a company's primary area of commercial activity.
- Manufacturing is their main line of business.
- Vocation (noun): a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation, often with a sense of calling.
- Trade (noun): a skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills and special training.
Synonyms
- Occupation: a person's job or profession.
- Profession: a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
- Career: an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
Related Phrases
- Field of work: a very similar phrase emphasizing a specific area or discipline within employment.
- Her field of work is biomedical research.
Noun
- the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
- he's not in my line of business