on-the-job

American  

[on-thuh-job, awn-] / ˈɒn ðəˌdʒɒb, ˈɔn- /

adjective

1. done, received, or happening while in actual performance of one's work.

   on-the-job training.

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on the job Idioms  

1. At work, busy, as in We've got three men on the job . [Late 1800s]

2. Paying close attention, alert, as in Trust Jim to find out the details—he's always on the job .

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Etymology

Origin of on-the-job

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Workers contend that the high vacancy rate leads to more on-the-job assaults, mandatory overtime and staff turnover.

From Los Angeles Times

There will also be more on-the-job specific training.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I believe in on-the-job training, but not as the mayor of New York."

From BBC

Instead of joining an acting academy in London, as he had planned, Chamberlain received what he referred to as on-the-job training during his more than four years living in England.

From Los Angeles Times

Harvard-Westlake isn’t the only school allowing its students to get on-the-job experience, but the school certainly has put together one of the more sophisticated and professional operations.

From Los Angeles Times

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