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worker

noun
worker pronunciation English ˈwɜːkə(r) worker pronunciation American ˈwɜːrkər
 
1 (often in compounds) a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of workfarm/factory/office workersrescue/aid/research workerstemporary/part-time/casual workersmanual/skilled/unskilled workers see also guest worker, sex worker, social worker2 [usually plural] a person who is employed in a company or industry, especially somebody who does physical work rather than organizing things or managing peopleConflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose.talks between workers and management3 (usually after an adjective) a person who works in a particular waya hard/fast/quick/slow worker4 a female bee that helps do the work of the group of bees but does not reproduce compare drone, queen bee
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a fast worker at fast adjective
Usage notesUsage note: JobsGetting a joblook for worklook for/apply for/go for a jobget/pick up/complete/fill out/(British English) fill in an application (form)send/email your (British English) CV/(North American English) résumé/application/application form/covering letterbe called for/have/attend an interviewoffer somebody a job/work/employment/promotionfind/get/land a jobemploy/(especially North American English) hire/recruit/(especially British English) take on staff/workers/traineesrecruit/appoint a managerDoing a jobarrive at/get to/leave work/the office/the factorystart/finish work/your shiftdo/put in/work overtimehave/gain/get/lack/need experience/qualificationsdo/get/have/receive traininglearn/pick up/improve/develop (your) skillscope with/manage/share/spread the workloadimprove your/achieve a better work-life balancehave (no) job satisfaction/job securityBuilding a careerhave a job/work/a career/a vocationfind/follow/pursue/(especially North American English) live (out) your vocationenter/go into/join a professionchoose/embark on/start/begin/pursue a careerchange jobs/profession/careerbe/(both especially British English) work/go freelancedo/take on temp work/freelance workdo/be engaged in/be involved in voluntary workLeaving your jobleave/(especially North American English) quit/resign from your jobgive up work/your job/your careerhand in your notice/resignationplan to/be due to retire in June/next year, etc.take early retirement