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   voluntary

   /ˈvɒlənt(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. done, given, or acting of one's own free will: "we are funded by voluntary contributions" Similar optionaldiscretionaryat one's discretionelectivenon-compulsorynon-mandatorynot requiredopenopen to choicevolitionalup to the individualpermissiverare:discretionalOpposite compulsoryobligatory
   • ▪ under the conscious control of the brain: "voluntary contraction of the calf muscles"
   • 2. working, done, or maintained without payment: "a voluntary helper" Similar unpaidunsalariedwithout paywithout paymentfree of chargewithout chargefor nothingfor freehonoraryvolunteerunrewardedpro bono (publico)Opposite paid
   • ▪ (of a conveyance or disposition) made without return in money or other consideration.

   noun

   • 1. an organ solo played before, during, or after a church service.
   • ▪ a piece of music performed extempore, especially as a prelude to other music, or composed in a free style. historical
   • 2. (in a competition) a special performance left to the performer's choice.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French volontaire or Latin voluntarius, from voluntas ‘will’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. voluntariness noun

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   • voluntário, voluntário/-ia… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! VOLUNTARY definition: 1. done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it: 2. A voluntary….

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   What does voluntary mean in English?

   • done willingly, not because you are forced Attendance on the course is purely voluntary. (British English) He took voluntary redundancy. Want to learn more? [usually before noun] (of work) done by people who choose to do it without being paid I do some voluntary work at the local hospital. She works there on a voluntary basis.

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   What does voluntary work mean?

   • Voluntary can also describe a service given without any payment expected in return. For example, if your work for the community theater is voluntary, that means that you don't get paid for your time. If you're offering your voluntary help in this way, you might also be called a volunteer, someone who offers free help to assist others. "Voluntary."

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   What is a voluntary act?

   • Voluntary is an adjective that describes something you do because you want to, without being influenced or forced into it. Usually a voluntary act is something you consciously choose to do, like going into work even on a snow day. Voluntary comes from the Latin word voluntarius, which means "of one's free will."

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   Voluntary means done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as work, charity, or politics, with examples and translations.

   • English (US)

     done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid...

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     VOLUNTARY definicja: 1. done, made, or given willingly,...

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     VOLUNTARY translate: 自願的；志願的, （社會組織）志願的，公益性的. Learn more in...

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   Learn the meaning of voluntary as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Voluntary means proceeding from the will or choice, or done by design or intention.

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   Voluntary means done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as work, retirement, or charity, with examples and translations.

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   Voluntary is an adjective that describes something you do because you want to, without being influenced or forced into it. Usually a voluntary act is something you consciously choose to do, like going into work even on a snow day.

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   Voluntary definition: done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice. See examples of VOLUNTARY used in a sentence.

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   [usually before noun] (of work) done by people who choose to do it without being paid. I do some voluntary work at the local hospital. She works there on a voluntary basis. voluntary services/bodies/agencies/organizations (= organized, controlled or supported by people who choose to do this and are usually not paid)