job
noun (1)
\ ˈjäb
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Definition of job
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: a regular remunerative position
got a part-time job as a waiter she quit her job
b
: a specific duty, role, or function
The heart's job is to circulate blood.
c(1)
: something that has to be done : task
was given the job of delivering the bad news
(2)
: an undertaking requiring unusual exertion
it was a real job to talk over that noise
2a
: a piece of work
doing odd jobs around the house Repairing the roof was a big job.
especially
: a small miscellaneous piece of work undertaken on order at a stated rate
a car that needs a brake job
b
: the object or material on which work is being done
c
: something produced by or as if by work
did a nice job
d
: an example of a usually specified type : item
the limousine was a long white job
3a
: something done for private advantage
the whole incident was a put-up job
c
: a damaging or destructive bit of work
did a job on him
4
chiefly British
: state of affairs
—usually used with bad or good it was a good job you didn't hit the old man— E. L. Thomas
5
: plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes
an eye job
— see nose job
on the job
: at work : while working
was injured on the job