securework
nounUK /sɪˈkjʊə.wɜːk/
US /sɪˈkjʊr.wɝːk/
A job that is safe and likely to last a long time.
After years of temporary contracts, she finally found securework at the local hospital.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Work done with strong protection for data and systems.
The bank invested in securework to keep customer records safe.
3. A protected or locked-down task in a computer system.
The admin set up securework so only approved staff could access the files.
4. A guaranteed source of income from steady labor.
Farming gave the family securework through good seasons and bad.