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freelance definition

free·lance or free-lance free′·-lance′ (frē′lans′)

noun

a writer, musician, artist, etc. who is not under contract for regular work but whose writings or services are sold to individual buyers
also freelancer free′·lanc′er or free-lancer free′·-lanc′er

adjective

of or working as a freelance

intransitive verb freelanced -·lanced′, freelancing -·lanc′·ing

to work as a freelance

transitive verb

to produce or work on as a freelance

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freelance Usage Examples

Object

  • writer: I was surprised at the number of publications, particularly magazines, that devote a substantial portion of their publication to freelance writers.

Converse of object

  • go: I started the course on day release when I first went freelance.

Preposition: as

  • consultant: He currently works freelance as a consultant in the area of corpus linguistics and lexicography.

Adjective modifier

  • experienced: We require an experienced freelance professional to co-ordinate the North West Regional program working closely with and alongside the Prescap team.

Modifies a noun

  • journalist: Gareth Harding is a freelance journalist based in Brussels.

Modifying Another Word

  • currently: She currently freelances for the Guardian newspaper and contributes to ' Comment is Free ' the Guardian's blog site.

Noun used with modifier

  • make-up: If you feel I'm the right person to help you achieve your success as a make-up freelance, begin now.
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