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jobbed

/dʒɑbd/ /dʒɒbd/

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verb

To do odd jobs or occasional work for hire.

Examples :

"My neighbor jobbed around the neighborhood, mowing lawns and raking leaves to earn extra money. "

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verb

To work as a jobber.

Examples :

"My grandfather jobbed at the factory for many years, buying and selling materials to keep the production line moving. "

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verb

To take the loss.

Examples :

"The wrestler was supposed to win the match, but the referee unfairly helped his opponent, so he jobbed and lost the championship. "

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verb

To buy and sell for profit, as securities; to speculate in.

Examples :

"The student jobbed in stocks, hoping to make a quick profit. "

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verb

(often with out) To subcontract a project or delivery in small portions to a number of contractors.

Examples :

"We wanted to sell a turnkey plant, but they jobbed out the contract to small firms."

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verb

To seek private gain under pretence of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage.

Examples :

"The council member was accused of jobbing, using his position to award lucrative contracts to his brother's company. "

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verb

To strike or stab with a pointed instrument.

Examples :

"The butcher jobbed the meat with his knife to tenderize it before cooking. "

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verb

To thrust in, as a pointed instrument.

Examples :

"The angry gardener jobbed the shovel into the hard earth to begin digging. "

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verb

To hire or let in periods of service.

Examples :

"to job a carriage"

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