Also means
outwork (piecework done at home)
Usage Note
Heimarbeit historically described piecework done at home for an employer, but today it is also used informally for telework. The more modern term is Homeoffice, while Heimarbeit retains a slightly old-fashioned or legal flavour.
Examples
"Viele Näharbeiten wurden früher in Heimarbeit erledigt."
Natural Translation
Many sewing tasks were formerly done as home working.
Literal Translation
Many sewing-works were formerly in home-work done.
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