on the job

• Bezeichnet die aktive Ausübung einer Arbeit, die Erfüllung von Pflichten oder einer Aufgabe; wird oft verwendet, um jemanden zu beschreiben, der gerade mit seinen beruflichen Aufgaben beschäftigt ist, oder adverbial im Sinne von 'während der Arbeit'.

An expression meaning actively working, engaged in one's duties, or performing a task, often used to describe someone who is currently occupied with their work responsibilities.

1. While workingB1informal

   During the time one is working; at work.

   Bei der Arbeit

   • He learned the skills on the job.
   • She was injured on the job.
   • You should not use your phone on the job.

2. Actively engagedB1informal

   Focused and actively performing a task or duty.

   Bei der Arbeit

   • The security guard was always on the job.
   • The team is on the job and will finish soon.
   • Stay on the job until the project is complete.