on the payroll

ADJECTIVE

employed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

engaged hired occupied

STRONG

busy inked laboring operating selected signed

WEAK

active at it at work in a job in collar in harness in place on board on duty on the job plugging away

Antonyms

WEAK

idle inactive unemployed unengaged unoccupied

ADJECTIVE

jobholding

Synonyms

WEAK

active at it at work busy engaged hired in a job in collar in harness in place inked laboring occupied on board on duty on the job operating plugging away retained selected signed working

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If the effort proves successful the department will seek additional funding to keep the added employees on the payroll, Ramirez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

But Moshiri, still on the payroll as an adviser, once again helped persuade the company to stay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Employment at small businesses remained fairly consistent in October, according to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch External link, which is based on the payroll data of Paychex customers with fewer than 50 employees.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

During their first weeks back on the payroll, many, including Forest Service personnel, were put on paid administrative leave and given no work.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2025

Barring the eyes, he looked like an albino, but Kaz happened to know that he’d been tailored to match the decor of the House by a certain Grisha on the payroll.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

on the payroll

Example Sentences

Related Words