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I've seen women afraid to stretch for things. They avoid opportunities they don't feel qualified for yet. Instead, they should grab risky opportunities that will force them to grow on the job and learn to do it.
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Meaning of "on the job" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON THE JOB

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WHAT DOES ON THE JOB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on the job in the English dictionary

The definition of on the job in the dictionary is actively engaged in one's employment. Other definition of on the job is engaged in sexual intercourse.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE JOB

on the heavy side
on the hoof
on the hook
on the hop
on the horizon
on the horns of a dilemma
on the house
on the improve
on the increase
on the instant
on the jump
on the knocker
on the lam
on the level
on the loose
on the make
on the market
on the mend
on the money
on the move

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE JOB

blow job
boob job
day job
dead-end job
don´t give up the day job
executive job
eye job
hatchet job
holiday job
inside job
joe job
just the job
nose job
office job
put-up job
rush job
scissors-and-paste job
snow job
summer job
teaching job

Synonyms and antonyms of on the job in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on the job» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE JOB

Find out the translation of on the job to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on the job from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on the job» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在工作
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en el trabajo
570 millions of speakers

English

on the job
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काम पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على وظيفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на работе
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

no trabalho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাজের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur le travail
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

di tempat kerja
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf dem Arbeits
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

仕事上の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

직장에서
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing lapangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trong công việc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேலையில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कामावर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

işte
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sul posto di lavoro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w pracy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на роботі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

la locul de muncă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στην εργασία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die baan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på jobbet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på jobben
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the job

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE JOB»

The term «on the job» is very widely used and occupies the 18.530 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE JOB» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «on the job» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «on the job» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on the job

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10 QUOTES WITH «ON THE JOB»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on the job.
1
John Abraham
I make films from the heart. I want to concentrate on the job of doing great and honest performances, and I'm gonna get better with every performance of mine, with every film of mine.
2
Allen Boyd
As an active member of the Air Force, Army and Mine Warfare Caucuses, I meet with enlisted personnel and officers on a regular basis to learn more about their needs, both on the job and with their families.
3
Sam Brownback
The next president needs to know foreign policy and not learn it on the job.
4
Rodney Carrington
I can drink on the job if I want to. I can go on stage with a beer and it's OK. I can say whatever I want. It's a great job to have.
5
Gail Collins
Texas is a great place to be rich and a terrible place to be poor. It's got the highest percentage of people without health insurance in the country. If you get injured on the job, good luck getting workers' comp. And God help you if you're poor and mentally ill.
6
Jai Courtney
I kind of missed out on those years when a lot of my friends did big backpacking trips around Europe and that sort of thing. So to be able to travel and see parts of the world on the job is kind of a double whammy.
7
Bill Dedman
About 100 firefighters a year die in the line of duty in the U.S. Heart attacks on the job and vehicle accidents on the way to the fires account for about half. The other half are traumatic deaths while fighting fires.
8
Mike Duke
I do spend really focused time with my wife, my kids, grandkids, and so when I'm doing something or on a golf course, work has stopped. I'm not always thinking and working... I think a leader has to really be a balanced, whole and healthy person personally in order to be the best leader on the job.
9
Charles Edison
Any man who takes a job with the idea that it is simply a springboard for something else is a chump. His attention will be more on the other things than on the job at hand and so he will fail.
10
Karen Finerman
I've seen women afraid to stretch for things. They avoid opportunities they don't feel qualified for yet. Instead, they should grab risky opportunities that will force them to grow on the job and learn to do it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE JOB»

Discover the use of on the job in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on the job and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say It. The Secrets of ...
In 2008, Jodi Glickman launched Great on the Job, a communications consulting firm whose distinguished client list includes Harvard Business School, Wharton, The Stern School of Business, Merrill Lynch, and Citigroup.
Jodi Glickman, 2011
2
Asperger's on the Job: Must-Have Advice for People with ...
A great resource for navigating the work place. I was really able to relate to it. The guides for handling social situations in the office will be extremely beneficial [for those with Asperger's Syndrome].--Dr. Temple Grandin.
Rudy Simone, 2010
3
Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex World
Coaches, HR professionals, thoughtful leaders, and anyone who wants to flourish on the job will find this book a vital resource for developing their own capacities and those of the talent that they support.
Jennifer Garvey Berger, 2011
4
Sitting on the Job: How to Survive the Stresses of Sitting ...
Stretching fingers, wrists and hands and looking into the distance several times an hour can significantly reduce strain. Illustrations are used effectively throughout the book to show problems and provide practical solutions.
Scott W. Donkin, 2002
5
Improving On-the-Job Training: How to Establish and Operate ...
This second edition of the best-selling book, Improving On-The-Job Training, provides professional trainers, HR managers, and line managers with a hands-on resource for installing a low-cost, low tech approach to planned on-the-job training ...
William J. Rothwell, H. C. Kazanas, 2004
6
Burglars on the Job: Streetlife and Residential Break-Ins
A look inside the minds of more than 100 active burglars.
Richard T. Wright, Foundation Professor and Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Scott H Decker, Scott H. Decker, 2011
7
Sexual Identity on the Job: Issues and Services
Sexual Identity on the Job is a key resource for addressing sexual identity concerns and issues in your workplace.
Alan L. Ellis, Ellen D. B. Riggle, 1996
8
On-the-job Training
On-the-Job Training focuses on recent literature including empirical research using direct measures of training and theoretical papers inspired by findings from this empirical work.
Harley Frazis, Mark A. Loewenstein, 2006
9
Writing on the Job: A Norton Pocket Guide
Offers sample documents and stylistic advice for writing letters, memos, manuals, minutes, and resumes.
John C. Brereton, 1996
10
Resolving Conflicts at Work: Eight Strategies for Everyone ...
Here is a completely updated edition of the best-selling Resolving Conflicts at Work.
Kenneth Cloke, Joan Goldsmith, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE JOB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the job is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Newberg police chief back on the job after placed on leave
NEWBERG, Ore. – The city of Newberg has reinstated Police Chief Brian Casey, who was placed on paid leave by the city manager for still ... «KATU, Jul 15»
2
Monroe County police dog, Sari, dies on the job after decade of …
The 12-year-old German shepherd had served the sheriff's department for just short of a decade. “She was supposed to retire Aug. 1,” Sari's ... «Belleville News-Democrat, Jul 15»
3
On the job hunt
A staffing consultant mingles with jobseekers at the Employment Security Commission, asking if anyone has questions about their applications. «Greensboro News & Record, Jul 15»
4
Back to the (other) day job! Rochelle Humes wears patterned two …
She kept it simple with her long glossy hair freshly styled, as her and Marvin proved how at ease they felt about their first day back on the job. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
How Startup Job Titles Got Into Such A Sad State
All of that was learned on the job. In other words, you can train triple-threat employees. More importantly the rarity implied by the word "unicorn" ... «ReadWrite, Jul 15»
6
GJPD advisory to the real estate community opens up conversation …
GJPD advisory to the real estate community opens up conversation about agent safety on the job. By: Lindsey Pallares - Email. Updated: Sat ... «KJCT8.com, Jul 15»
7
LESSONS LEARNED FROM 44 YEARS ON THE JOB
LESSONS LEARNED FROM 44 YEARS ON THE JOB. Posted by. Susie Morris. in High Schools by Susie Morris. Friday, July 24. 2015. Comments (0). «Havana Herald, Jul 15»
8
10 Simple Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy on the Job
No boss wants a miserable staff. So how do you keep your employees happy and excited about their jobs? It may seem like making sure your ... «Business News Daily, Jul 15»
9
July 25, 2015 | On the Job: Computerprotec
What services does your business offer? Sales and service of new and refurbished PCs and laptops, system upgrades, mobiles, computer ... «Westerner, Jul 15»
10
Manchester United Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone Learning on the Job
... ​ Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has featured more on the club's pre-season tour than any other player so far and is grateful ... «90min, Jul 15»

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