temp
noun [ C ]
HR, WORKPLACE uk/temp/ ussomeone who is employed to work for a company or organization for a short time, for example, when a permanent employee is away, or when there is a lot of work:
During busy times, the firm can hire more than 3,000 temps.
She started work as a temp in the London branch of an investment bank in 2009.
temp
verb [ I ]
HR, WORKPLACE uk/temp/ usto work temporarily for a company or organization:
I've just started temping as a secretary for a local company.
How long were you temping before you got a permanent job?