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WFH

/ˌdʌbəljuː ˈɛf ˈeɪtʃ/
abbreviation★Intermediate
💼Business
informal

Working from home, typically using digital tools to perform job duties remotely.

Due to the pandemic, WFH became the norm for many office workers.

Many office workers started working from home because of the pandemic.

💡

Common in corporate and tech environments, often facilitated by video conferencing and cloud computing.

Collocations

WFH setupequipment and environment needed to work from homeWFH policycompany rules about remote work

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

hybrid workphrase
a mix of office and remote work

💡Pro Tip

Professional Use

Use WFH in formal business contexts, but clarify for non-native speakers if needed.

⚡Gold Rule

Clarity

Always specify if WFH is a permanent or temporary arrangement in professional settings.

📖Word Origin

Acronym for 'Work From Home', popularized in the 2010s with the rise of remote work.

📝Usage Notes

Common in business and tech contexts. Often used in job postings and company policies.

Word Breakdown

W
Work
initialism
+
F
From
initialism
+
H
Home
initialism
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