Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jobbed

verb
/dʒɒbd/
Definition
To have been employed or hired temporarily for a specific task or project.
Examples
  • She jobbed for several companies before finding a full-time position.
  • He was jobbed to manage the project for just three months.
  • After being jobbed in various roles, he decided to start his own business.
Meaning
The term ‘jobbed’ refers to the act of completing a job, often implying it was done quickly or without the intention of long-term employment.
Synonyms
  • hired
  • contracted
  • employed
  • engaged