essential worker
ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈwɜrkər
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Definition of essential worker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
laborTECH.USworker needed to maintain basic servicesTECH.US
  • During the pandemic, essential workers kept hospitals and grocery stores running.
key worker
2.
employmentTECH.worker whose job is crucial during emergenciesTECH.
  • Firefighters are considered essential workers during natural disasters.
key worker
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Expressions with essential

essential elementn.
fundamental part necessary for a process
Trust is an essential element of any relationship.
essential servicesn.
basic public or organizational help systems needed for normal daily life
During the storm, only essential services were kept operating.
essential conditionn.
requirement that must be met for success
Trust is an essential condition for a healthy relationship.
essential oiln.
oil from plants used for scent or aromatherapy
Essential oil is popular in aromatherapy and perfumes.
essential nutrientn.
substance necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone health..
essential amino acidn.
amino acid not made by the body, needed in diet for health
Protein foods provide every essential amino acid your body needs.

Expressions with worker

miracle workern.
someone achieving success in difficult tasks
She is a miracle worker for turning the failing project around.
worker at the coalfacen.
person doing the main work in a job
She is a worker at the coalface in the tech industry.
aid workern.
person helping others in need, often abroad
The aid worker traveled to assist in the refugee camp.
building workern.
person working on a construction site
The building worker started early to finish the project.
care workern.
person helping people with special needs
The care worker assisted the elderly man with his meals.
construction workern.
person working on a construction site
The construction worker wore a hard hat for safety.
factory workern.
person working in a factory producing goods
The factory worker assembled parts on the production line.
farm workern.
person working on a farm without owning it
The farm worker starts early during the harvest season.
fast workern.
someone who completes tasks quickly
She is a fast worker and always meets her deadlines.
former workern.
person who used to work at a job
The company held a reunion for every former worker.

Terms related to essential worker

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workemergencyessentialfrontlinehealthcarepublicservicesupportvitalcrucialimportantindispensable

Terms with essential worker included in their meaning

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key workern.
employment
worker in essential public sector professions in the UK
frontlinern.
service
worker who provides essential services

Examples of essential worker in a sentence

  • The city provided free meals to essential workers.
  • Nurses are essential workers in a pandemic.
  • Grocery store employees are essential workers during lockdowns.

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  1. French:travailleur essentiel, ...
  2. German:systemrelevante Arbeiter, systemrelevanter Arbeiter, ...
  3. Italian:lavoratore essenziale, ...
  4. Spanish:trabajador esencial, empleado esencial, ...
  5. Portuguese:trabalhador essencial, ...
  6. Chinese:必要工作人员, ...
  7. Japanese:エッセンシャルワーカー, 必須労働者, ...
  8. Arabic:عامِل أَساسِي, عامِل ضَرُورِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹבֵד חִיוּנִי, עוֹבֶדֶת חִיוּנִית, ...
  10. Russian:работник первой необходимости, важный работник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:працівник критично важливих сфер, важливий працівник, ...
  12. Hindi:आवश्यक कर्मी, अनिवार्य कर्मचारी, ...
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