Moonlighting

Word MOONLIGHTING
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Definitions and meanings of "Moonlighting"

What do we mean by moonlighting?

To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.

(by extension) To engage in an activity other than what one is known for.

(by extension, of an inanimate object) To perform a secondary function substantially different from its supposed primary function, as in protein moonlighting.

To carry out undeclared work.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Moonlighting

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The word "moonlighting" in example sentences

Once the structural wiring has been planned, you can let your imagination run wild; what about using moonlighting from a tall building or tree, create reflections in still water, silhouette statues and architectural plants or create gentle pools of light around an outdoor dining area – the options and opportunities are limitless. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It is important to mention the fact that many glycolytic enzymes are known to possess the so-called moonlighting functions. ❋ Gunjan Arora Et Al. (2010)

"J.yful Exaltation" serves as both intro and invocation as the Whitefield Brothers, aka moonlighting German funk group the Poets of Rhythm, unfold a faux conscious-funk jam that sounds a bit like the J. B.'s recorded in a janitor's closet. ❋ Unknown (2010)

His moonlighting is a rarity in the BPD, where just 44 detectives and superior officers have department-approved outside employment. ❋ Unknown (2009)

SILVIA ANN HEWLITT, CENTER FOR WORK-LIFE POLICY: What you're looking at these days is all kinds of working mothers who are perhaps going, you know, from part-time work to full-time work, or perhaps taking on a kind of moonlighting job at night or at the weekend. ❋ Unknown (2008)

There was also the fact that some of the things that happened to Peter in his "moonlighting" job weren't very nice, and strained their relationship even without Peter placing that particular subject of conversation on a tight leash. ❋ Castro, Adam Troy (2001)

However, his period of double-barrelled public service, or "moonlighting", to use a pre-Apollo XI idiom, began when he was elected to the Manitoba Legislature in 1958. ❋ Unknown (1969)

(February 16-17), and he was created K.C.B. In 1886 he was sent to Ireland to inquire into the "moonlighting" outrages, and for a short time he acted as under-secretary for Ireland; but in 1887 he was appointed quartermaster-general at the war office. ❋ Various (N/A)

"It beats a desk job," says Tai Keattivanichvily, a computer animator who works in the film and television industry, and has kept "moonlighting" for the Cartoon Network since opening the restaurant four months ago. ❋ ALEXANDRA GILL (2011)

This time Max Keiser and co-host Stacy Herbert look at the scandals of "magic wands" to fight deflation; "hidden debts" in Greece and active CIA agents "moonlighting" for corporations. ❋ Dandelionsalad (2010)

Yes, you read correctly, to prevent the loss of talent to the private sector and give them access to extra income (that's the weak justification), the CIA allows active-duty "moonlighting" operatives to bring their skills to willing corporate clients/employers who are looking for any advantage they can get during tough times. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The previously undisclosed "moonlighting" has granted wealthy private entities such as financial firms and hedge funds access to top-level intelligence officials. ❋ Marisacat (2010)

Critics claim that local politicians are effectively 'moonlighting' by taking on numerous paid responsibilities which they may find difficult to fulfil properly, and have called for a ban on individuals holding more than one elected job. ❋ Unknown (2010)

USC about how the California "moonlighting" law affected McNair in this venture while saying at the same time that he was not moonlighting since he didn't start the record label. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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