English · Work & Business
hybrid work
/ˈhaɪ.brɪd wɜːrk/
[/ˈhaɪ.brɪd wɜːrk/]
mix of office and remote work
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A way of working in which employees split their time between the office and working from home.
Example
Under the new hybrid work policy, staff come to the office three days a week.
Under the new hybrid work policy, staff come to the office three days a week.
Etymology
From 'hybrid' (Latin 'hybrida', mongrel) and 'work', popularized in the early 2020s.
How & Where It’s Used
Became common after the pandemic as a balance between office and home.