Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-job-in-hand
Phrase
/ðə dʒɒb ɪn hænd/
Definition
The current task or job that a person is working on or focusing on.
Examples
- It’s important to stay focused on the job in hand to meet the deadline.
- While multitasking can be useful, it’s best to concentrate on the job in hand.
- He put away his phone to better focus on the job in hand.
Meaning
Refers to the specific work or assignment that someone is engaged in at a particular moment.
Synonyms
- current task
- present assignment
- immediate job
