to do odd jobs; hired helper
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to help with work; to do hired odd jobs
neutralOften used to describe temporary work to assist with labor-intensive tasks, especially during busy farming seasons.
He went out to do hired work.
During the busy farming season, we hired someone to help for a few days.
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During holidays, I often go to my neighbor's house to help with work.
He does hired work on the construction site to earn tuition fees.
During the busy farming season, many people in the village go out to do hired work.
noun
hired helper; temporary worker
neutralRefers to a person who is hired to help with labor work, especially agricultural tasks.
During wheat harvest, his family hired two helpers.
During the fruit picking season, he will hire a few helpers.
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This helper works very efficiently.
Most of the village's helpers are nearby villagers.
The employer and the helper agreed on the daily wage.