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Definition of telework

telework

/ˈtɛl.əˌwɝːk/
tel · e · work
Past Simple:teleworked
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Past Participle:teleworked
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Present Participle:teleworking
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telework Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice of working from home or a remote location using telecommunications and computer technology to stay connected with an employer.

Example

"The agency expanded its telework policy to help reduce daily traffic congestion."

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• verb

1

To work from home or another remote location by communicating with an office through the internet and telephone.

Example

"Many software engineers choose to telework several days a week to avoid a long commute."

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• Nearby Words

televise
television
televisual
telework
teleworker
telex
telford

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1970s by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'tele-' (meaning 'at a distance') with the Old English-derived noun 'work'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Telework. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/telework
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