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Opposite of a paid role or position
“Athletes with a predominant obsessive passion may be more likely to come out of retirement.”
Opposite of a physical position or location assigned according to one's duty
“The bile directed at us in the column shows a desire to hurt me personally and to make my employer suffer for my avocation.”
Opposite of the postal system by which letters and parcels are sent and delivered
“I fear that now something much worse is happening, so if anything happens to me, I have arranged for this to be delivered to you by hand.”
Opposite of a pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position
Opposite of a solid wooden or metal post with a point at one end
Opposite of a single delivery or collection of mail
Opposite of a place, especially in a town or city and having a particular character or use
Opposite of the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
“Most users click the introduction link, further validating the uselessness of flash screens.”
Opposite of an unoccupied position or job
“James being groomed to take over from a currently occupied position on the board.”
Opposite of a place or component that is central to something
(nothing) Opposite of a responsibility or duty assigned to someone
“His hands had been in his pockets, and he looked like he was up to no good, but, in reality, he was up to nothing.”
(dereliction) Opposite of a responsibility or duty assigned to someone
“They've dropped the cowardice charges, but he's going to be charged with dereliction of duty.”
Opposite of an organized activity involving a number of people
Opposite of a strengthening piece of iron or timber used in building or carpentry
Opposite of a place from which to keep watch or view the landscape
Opposite of a place, typically one which has previously been uninhabited, where people establish a community
Opposite of a person carrying information to another
Opposite of to arrange for the delivery of, especially by post
“Would you be able to tell me when I will receive the package?”
Opposite of to declare loudly, openly or publicly
“They are secretive and withhold information not only from the rest of the world but even from their own organizations.”
Opposite of to hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review
“Their job will be to monitor and remove posters placed on walls, electric poles, and fences that make the city look untidy.”
(often in simple past form "posted") Opposite of to make acquainted with the details of a subject
“He chose to conceal the information and had to live with the decision.”
Opposite of to assign to a specified place for a particular purpose
“As machines continue to displace humans in a range of fields, they may exacerbate our structural problems with job growth.”
Opposite of to send to take up an appointment
“Sacheverell never saw combat, and it is thought that Osbert used his influence to keep him stationed at Chelsea Barracks.”
Opposite of to write or fill in
“Delete all irrelevant information on the plan so that it is clear and clean in the presentation.”
Opposite of to move or travel hurriedly
Opposite of to position or arrange in a given place or position
Opposite of to select for a given role or responsibility
Opposite of to dispatch or send (a document or goods)
“Early biographers claim that he then attended Lincoln's Inn, but the Inn's archives retain no record of him.”
Opposite of to put in writing
“I would appreciate it if you could just allow me twenty minutes to read the newspaper this morning.”
Opposite of to attach, or be attached, to a wall
Opposite of to make contact or communication with
“Disregard any entries you deem to be irrelevant or inappropriate.”
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