Meaning & use

telecommute

verb·Academic

To work from home or another remote location using telephone, internet, and computer connections instead of traveling to an office.

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She telecommutes three days a week and drives to the office the rest.

The company let employees telecommute after the office building closed for repairs.

A note on using this word

Emphasizes replacing a daily commute, whereas "telework" more broadly covers any remote work arrangement.

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