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telecommuting

|tel/e/com/mut/ing|

/ˈtɛlɪkəˌmjuːtɪŋ/

(telecommute)

remote work

Base Form	Present Participle
telecommute	telecommuting

Etymology

Etymology Information

'telecommute' originates from the combination of 'tele-' meaning 'distance' and 'commute' meaning 'to travel regularly to and from a place.'

Historical Evolution

'telecommute' was coined in the 1970s as a response to the oil crisis, encouraging people to work from home to save fuel.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'working from a distance,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the practice of working from home, making use of the internet, email, and the telephone to communicate with one's employer or colleagues.

Telecommuting allows employees to work from home and avoid long commutes.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41