telework

[ tel-uh-wurk ]

verb (used without object)
  1. to work at home or from another remote location by using the internet or a computer linked to one’s place of employment, as well as digital communications such as email and phone: People with white-collar jobs are more likely to telework.

noun
  1. the practice of working at home or from another remote location by using a computer and digital communications: Luckily my employer supports telework, but I usually go into the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Origin of telework

1
First recorded in 1970–75; tele-1 + work

Other words from telework

  • tel·e·work·er, noun

Words Nearby telework

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