freelancer

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'freelancer' is a person who works independently, taking jobs from different companies or clients but not being an employee of any of them. Think of it as project-based work.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the non-profit sector, freelancers might provide services like writing or marketing. An activist might declare, 'Freelancing in impact work allows me to support causes I’m passionate about.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The storyboard for the new animation movie seems off. Do you think we should revisit the artwork?

Response:

We could bring in a freelance artist to provide a fresh perspective on the illustrations.

Tech

Scenario:

The website upgrade isn't going as smoothly as planned. I think we could use some coding expertise.

Response:

Engaging a freelancer who's experienced in web development could be beneficial.