verbπShareTo do odd jobs or occasional work for hire."My neighbor jobbed around the neighborhood, mowing lawns and raking leaves to earn extra money. "workjobeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work as a jobber."My grandfather jobbed at the factory for many years, buying and selling materials to keep the production line moving. "jobworkbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take the loss."The wrestler was supposed to win the match, but the referee unfairly helped his opponent, so he jobbed and lost the championship. "businesssportworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo buy and sell for profit, as securities; to speculate in."The student jobbed in stocks, hoping to make a quick profit. "businessfinanceeconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often with out) To subcontract a project or delivery in small portions to a number of contractors."We wanted to sell a turnkey plant, but they jobbed out the contract to small firms."businessindustryjobworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seek private gain under pretence of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage."The council member was accused of jobbing, using his position to award lucrative contracts to his brother's company. "politicsgovernmentmoralbusinesseconomyorganizationworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or stab with a pointed instrument."The butcher jobbed the meat with his knife to tenderize it before cooking. "actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust in, as a pointed instrument."The angry gardener jobbed the shovel into the hard earth to begin digging. "actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hire or let in periods of service."to job a carriage"jobservicebusinessworkorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading