HyperDic

English > 1 sense of the expression out of work:
ADJECTIVEallout of work, idle, joblessnot having a job
English > out of work: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningnot having a job.
Example "many people in the area were out of work"
Synonymsidle, jobless
Broaderunemployednot engaged in a gainful occupation