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work as something

to work in the capacity of something. I worked as a waiter for a year when I was in college. I will work as a stockbroker for a while, and then move on to something else.

See also: work

work as

v.

1. To serve the purpose of something: The pegs on the wall work as coat hangers.

2. To do the work associated with someone or something: At night, I work as a waiter.

See also: work