Main Entry:

¹job

Pronunciation:

\ˈjäb\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

perhaps from obsolete English job lump

Date:

circa 1627

1 a: a piece of work ; especially : a small miscellaneous piece of work undertaken on order at a stated rate 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>2 a: something done for private advantage <the whole incident was a put-up job> b: a criminal enterprise ; specifically : robbery c: a damaging or destructive bit of work <did a job on him>3 a (1): something that has to be done : task (2): an undertaking requiring unusual exertion <it was a real job to talk over that noise> b: a specific duty, role, or function c: a regular remunerative position dchiefly 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>4: plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes <a nose job>

synonyms see task

— on the job

: at work