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work casually

/wɜːrk ˈkæʒʊəli/
to work in a relaxed, informal manner

She prefers to work casually in a cozy café rather than a formal office.

She likes working in a relaxed, informal setting like a café instead of a strict office environment.


informal

to work in a relaxed, informal manner, often without strict dress codes or formal procedures

Many startups encourage employees to work casually to foster creativity.

Startups often promote a relaxed work environment to boost creativity.

He decided to work casually from home today instead of going to the office.

He chose to work informally from home rather than commuting to the office.

This phrase emphasizes a flexible and informal work style, often associated with modern workplaces or remote work.

Collocations

work casually from hometo work informally from a home settingcasual work environmenta relaxed and informal workplace

Synonyms

work informallywork in a relaxed mannerwork flexibly

Antonyms

work formallywork strictlywork in a professional setting

Related Phrases

dress casuallyphrase
to wear informal clothes
casual Fridayphrase
a day when employees can wear informal clothes to work

Pro Tip

Workplace Flexibility

Using 'work casually' can help describe a relaxed work environment, which is increasingly common in modern workplaces.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Ensure the context supports the informal nature of the phrase, as it may not apply to all professional settings.

Word Origin

The phrase combines 'work' (to perform tasks) and 'casually' (in a relaxed manner), reflecting modern workplace trends.

Usage Notes

This phrase is common in discussions about workplace culture, remote work, and flexible work arrangements.

Word Breakdown

work
to perform tasks or duties
root
+
casually
in a relaxed or informal manner
adverb
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