Collocation
get a job
to obtain paid work; to be hired for a position
Definition
'get a job' is a common English collocation. to obtain paid work; to be hired for a position
get + a job
“I need to get a job this summer to save money for college.”
Examples
- She got a job at a café near her apartment.
- He is trying to get a job in marketing after graduating.
- If you get a job soon, you can move out and rent your own place.
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- It took her three interviews to get a job at the company.
- He finally got a job, but it is only part-time for now.
- Many people get a job through a friend or a former coworker.
- Without experience, it can be difficult to get a job in that field.
- After being laid off, she worked hard to get a job that matched her skills.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable