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telecommuting
/ˈtel.ɪ.kəˌmjuː.tɪŋ/
[/ˈtel.ɪ.kəˌmjuː.tɪŋ/]
working from home via technology
Advancednoun
Definition
Working from home or away from the office while staying connected by telephone and the internet.
Example
Telecommuting saves her two hours of travel each day and lets her start work earlier.
Telecommuting saves her two hours of travel each day and lets her start work earlier.
Etymology
Coined in the 1970s from 'tele-' (Greek, far) and 'commuting'.
How & Where It’s Used
An older term largely replaced by 'remote work'.