freelance

/fɹˈiːlɑːns/

/ˈfɹiˌɫæns/

Freelance

an individual who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

synonyms : free lance

freelance

earning money by working for several different companies rather than being employed by one particular organization

synonyms : free-lance

antonyms : salaried

serving for wages in a foreign army

to freelance

MAIN VERB

work independently and on temporary contracts rather than for a long-term employer

Examples

1. The freelance investigative reporter made a career of digging up dirt on celebrities for tabloids.

2. While raising her children, she kept her finger on the pulse of business and technology by freelancing for start-ups and small businesses.

3. At the moment, freelancing is her bread and butter while she explores other career options.

4. Doing freelance.