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moonlight

verb/ˈmuːnlaɪt/

B2CEFR level
42/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

To work a second job in addition to one's main employment, often covertly.

He was disciplined for moonlighting as a consultant for a rival firm.

Similar: freelance

Topic: Employment law in Legal English

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