leave post without permission; off-the-job training
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to leave one's post without permission during working hours; to be absent from one's duty
Implies negligence or dereliction of duty. Often used in workplace or administrative contexts to describe unauthorized absence.
Some night shift workers have a problem with leaving their posts without permission.
He had that month's wages deducted for leaving his post without permission.
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The security guard's absence from his post led to the warehouse being burglarized.
verb
to temporarily leave one's work position (for training, study, etc.); off-the-job
formalNeutral or formal usage, common in human resources and administrative contexts. Often used with 'training' or 'study'.
Unqualified personnel are given off-the-job training.
He took three months off from his post to study and obtained an advanced certificate.
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Off-the-job training is a good opportunity to improve one's skills.