Voluntary - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance
adjective
participation was voluntary
voluntary manslaughter
voluntary generosity in times of disaster
voluntary social workers
a voluntary confession
voluntary muscles
Extra examples
Participation in the program is completely voluntary.
He was charged with voluntary manslaughter.
She does a lot of voluntary work for the Red Cross.
Workers are being encouraged to take voluntary redundancy.
The money was raised by voluntary contribution.
She does some voluntary work caring for the elderly.
No voluntary movement is sustained when we are asleep.
He does voluntary work in a hospital.
All the money has been raised by voluntary contribution.
Her days are employed in gardening and voluntary work.
She had been in voluntary exile since 1990.
The importance of voluntary organizations in the economy still needs to be given recognition.
We were offered a £3,000 cash bonus to take voluntary redundancy.
We have a close working relationship with other voluntary groups.
The men will undergo voluntary DNA testing of their saliva.
Word forms
singular: voluntary
plural: voluntaries
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