on-the-job

[ on-thuh-job, awn- ]

adjective

1. done, received, or happening while in actual performance of one's work:

   on-the-job training.

Word History and Origins

Origin of on-the-job¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

“Let me also express my tremendous appreciation for Susie ... on the job you did,” Trump said.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2017, Guimaraes was forced to take 20 months of medical leave after he developed aplastic anemia after being exposed to toxic smoke and benzene on the job, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

Psychologically, she has to say that and she has to believe it, for why else would someone take on the job of Leader of the Opposition?

From BBC

"It's a mental health thing. Money-wise, apprentices are paid less because you are learning on the job, but it can make you feel less about yourself when you are not fully independent."

From BBC

I asked if he’d had to use it often in his first year on the job.

From Los Angeles Times