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SELF-EMPLOYED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does self-employed mean? 

SELF-EMPLOYED (adjective)
  The adjective SELF-EMPLOYED has 1 sense:

1. working for yourselfplay

  Familiarity information: SELF-EMPLOYED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SELF-EMPLOYED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Working for yourself

Synonyms:

free-lance; freelance; self-employed


 Context examples 


If you had applied for a raise, or if self-employed, a new project, approvals seem likely now (but not earlier in the month).

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

The degree typically leads to teaching, research, leadership roles in agencies, or self-employed social work practice.

(Doctor of Social Work, NCI Thesaurus)

Those ideas could result in a raise or, if self-employed, the opportunity to charge more.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

If you are self-employed, a lucrative new client may walk in the door.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

If you are self-employed, a dazzling new assignment from a new or ongoing client could suddenly come through.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

She is self-employed, and her health concerns took necessary time away from her business.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

If you are self-employed, you may be ready to invest in your business.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

If you are self-employed, you may be sending the government estimated taxes, for example.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

That means business will be brisk, good news for every Gemini and doubly so if you are self-employed.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

This part of your chart also rules investments in your personal stocks and bonds, but also, if you are self-employed, investments in your company.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)



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