Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- intransitive verb To work at home using a computer connected to the network of one's employer.
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- verb computing To
work fromhome , sometimes for part of a working day or week, using acomputer connected to one'semployer 'snetwork or via theInternet .
Etymologies
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Examples
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I'll likely still "telecommute" from my computer, which will remain in my flat, but I now have a small space in the resource center that I can call my own and use for individual or small group time with the residents.
2009/2010: The New Year Begins !!! Khalil 2009
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I'll likely still "telecommute" from my computer, which will remain in my flat, but I now have a small space in the resource center that I can call my own and use for individual or small group time with the residents.
2009/2010: The New Year Begins !!! Khalil 2009
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I'll likely still "telecommute" from my computer, which will remain in my flat, but I now have a small space in the resource center that I can call my own and use for individual or small group time with the residents.
Archive 2009-09-01 Khalil 2009
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I'll likely still "telecommute" from my computer, which will remain in my flat, but I now have a small space in the resource center that I can call my own and use for individual or small group time with the residents.
Archive 2009-09-01 Khalil 2009
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Typing the word "telecommute" into the keyword search box on any of the big job boards will bring up hundreds of postings.
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For instance, our ability to "telecommute" has helped create the 18-hour workday.
Archives de la Stan 2005
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For instance, our ability to "telecommute" has helped create the 18-hour workday.
Archive 2003-12-24 2003
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For instance, our ability to "telecommute" has helped create the 18-hour workday.
Archives de la Stan 2003
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On any given day a consultant might use his home-office to "telecommute" rather than drive to the office, or a business executive may video-conference with her clients in Europe and avoid a flight across the Atlantic.
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Many people telecommute; others communicate via e-mail even if they are in the same office.
Getting along with co-workers may add years to your life 2011
tcguru commented on the word telecommute
For some etymology check our website http://www.jala.com/definitions.php'>http://www.jala.com/definitions.php for my definitions as coiner of the word.
August 16, 2010
bilby commented on the word telecommute
Darn! I was looking for telecommut.
August 17, 2010