a business or organization that offers a specialized service
I bought my tickets to Spain through a travel agency.

a date or time before which something must be done
When is the deadline for the paper?

a title or certificate given by a university etc
People with professional degrees usually earn more than those without one.

the overall number of jobs in an economy
He was laid off from his job and is now looking for employment.

able to adjust to new events or requirements easily
Because she was self-employed, her schedule was very flexible.

the act of improving the appearance of the land as by planting trees, shrubs, or grass
The landscaping really improved the appearance to our office building.

a career or regular job
I think it's time for a change in occupation. I'm not going anywhere with my current line of work.

to stop working at a job, usually due to reaching a certain age
My father hopes to retire next year.

to provide someone with the money, help, or other necessary things in order to achieve a particular purpose
These days, many mothers support the family as much as the father.