"line of work" meaning in All languages combined

See line of work on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: lines of work [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|lines of work}} line of work (plural lines of work)
  1. an occupation
    Sense id: en-line_of_work-en-noun-j3Qz-gdk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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