on-the-job

adjective

Definition of on-the-job

: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job

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on the hustings

on their best behavior

on-the-job-training

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The first known use of on-the-job was in 1938

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on-the-job

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of on-the-job

: received, learned, or done while working at a job

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