0
Persian Learner Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
The meaning of volunteer in this context
Hi.
Taking a “gap year” off between high school and university has become a popular option among many young people. This time off provides a break after many years of formal study. Some students use this time to travel around the world, others volunteer and still others begin working. The idea behind each of these activities is to do something hands-on and refreshing, which enables young people to learn more about themselves and their place in the world around them.
Joining the military perhaps?
Taking a “gap year” off between high school and university has become a popular option among many young people. This time off provides a break after many years of formal study. Some students use this time to travel around the world, others volunteer and still others begin working. The idea behind each of these activities is to do something hands-on and refreshing, which enables young people to learn more about themselves and their place in the world around them.
Joining the military perhaps?
Top answer
, for charitable organizations.
- , for charitable organizations.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
5 Answers
0
No, it means to do voluntary (unpaid) work, e.g., for charitable organizations.
00
Thank you very much for your valuable guidance.
I saw the meaning in http://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/volunteer_2 entry as following:
[intransitive]to
I saw the meaning in http://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/volunteer_2 entry as following:
[intransitive]to
00
Persian LearnerI should say that in some countries like Iran, boys at the age of 18 and older have to join the militaryThat's different. It's obligatory, not voluntary.
Persian LearnerBased on this fact, could we now interpret the verb "volunteer" as joining to the mil
00
0
Related Questions