free lance

/ˈfriːlæns/
adjective
  1. Working for different companies or clients on a project basis rather than being employed by a single organization.
    • He took on freelance writing jobs to earn extra money.
    • She works as a freelance graphic designer from home.
    • Many freelance photographers sell their work to magazines.
adverb
  1. In a way that involves working independently for various clients rather than for one employer.
    • She decided to work freelance after years in an office.
    • He prefers to operate freelance so he can choose his projects.
    • They hired a consultant who works freelance.
noun
  1. A person who works freelance; an independent worker.
    • Freelances often have to manage their own taxes.
    • As a freelance, she sets her own schedule.
    • The company hires freelances for short-term projects.
verb
  1. To work as a freelance; to do independent work for multiple clients.
    • Many artists freelance to maintain creative freedom.
    • After college, he freelanced for local newspapers.
    • She freelances as a web developer for several startups.
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