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work independently

work independently

Meaning of work independently

study alone

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EN-UK/wɜːk ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
EN-US/tə ˈwɝk ˌɪndəˈpɛndəntli/
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work independently with Russian translation

work independently usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

Students learn how to work independently with recorded lectures.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

I prefer to work independently on my online modules each morning.

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work independently belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

work independentlybelajar mandiri
studentmahasiswa
examujian
homeworkpekerjaan rumah
answer questionsmenjawab pertanyaan
ask questionsmengajukan pertanyaan
deskmeja kerja

work independently synonyms

Related words worth learning together

work autonomously
More formal than 'work independently', often used in job descriptions to stress decision-making and self-management.
work without supervision
Emphasizes performing tasks without being overseen by a manager; very close to 'work independently' in workplace contexts.
be self-employed
Means running your own business or being your own employer; different from just working independently on tasks.
work for yourself
Idiomatic phrase meaning to be your own boss or run your own business; not identical to working independently on tasks.
freelance
Typically means offering services to multiple clients on a contract basis; a specific type of independent working.
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work autonomously

More formal than 'work independently', often used in job descriptions to stress decision-making and self-management.

B2Rarely

The role requires someone who can work autonomously and manage their own schedule.

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work without supervision

Emphasizes performing tasks without being overseen by a manager; very close to 'work independently' in workplace contexts.

B1Often

Junior staff should eventually be able to work without supervision.

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be self-employed

Means running your own business or being your own employer; different from just working independently on tasks.

B2Often

After years as an employee, she became self-employed and runs her own studio.

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work for yourself

Idiomatic phrase meaning to be your own boss or run your own business; not identical to working independently on tasks.

B2Often

He decided to work for himself and opened a small consultancy.

🇬🇧en

Typically means offering services to multiple clients on a contract basis; a specific type of independent working.

B2Very Often

She freelances as a graphic designer for several magazines.

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study independently

Refers specifically to learning/studying without help; applicable in educational contexts rather than workplace tasks.

B1Often

He can study independently and prepare for exams without classes.

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be self-directed

Describes a personal trait: ability to set goals and manage oneself; more about initiative than mere absence of help.

B2Rarely

Self-directed learners manage their time and progress without constant guidance.

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work remotely

Means doing work from a location away from the office (e.g., home); focuses on location rather than independence in task management.

B1Very Often

Many employees now work remotely several days a week.

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work independently meaning: what does it mean?

study alone

work independently pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

work independently is pronounced as /wɜːk ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

work independently definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Students learn how to work independently with recorded lectures. Translation: Студенты учатся работать самостоятельно с записанными лекциями.

Is work independently part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, work independently can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is work independently part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, work independently can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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