At will
adverb
Whenever or however one wishes.
He can come and go at will.
Often appears as...
- change at will
- dismiss at will
adverb
By choice or without constraint.
The employer may terminate an 'at will' employee for any reason.
Often appears as...
- at will employment
- termination at will
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adverb
At one's decision or choice.
She was dismissed at will without any prior notice.
Often appears as...
- change at will
- act at will
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
Whenever or however one wishes.
He can come and go at will.
Often appears as...
- change at will
- dismiss at will
adverb
By choice or without constraint.
The employer may terminate an 'at will' employee for any reason.
Often appears as...
- at will employment
- termination at will
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adverb
At one's decision or choice.
She was dismissed at will without any prior notice.
Often appears as...
- change at will
- act at will
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Control Implication
Indicates the person has complete control over an action or decision.
She accessed the records at will, showing complete control over the data.
Pro Tip 2/3No Restrictions
Emphasizes that there are no external restrictions or limitations in place.
Players can switch positions at will, without following a fixed plan.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Can imply spontaneity and freedom, often used to express positive situations.
The artist painted at will, letting creativity flow without boundaries.
Pro Tip 1/3Control Implication
Indicates the person has complete control over an action or decision.
She accessed the records at will, showing complete control over the data.
Pro Tip 2/3No Restrictions
Emphasizes that there are no external restrictions or limitations in place.
Players can switch positions at will, without following a fixed plan.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Can imply spontaneity and freedom, often used to express positive situations.
The artist painted at will, letting creativity flow without boundaries.
Pro Tip 1/3Control Implication
Indicates the person has complete control over an action or decision.
She accessed the records at will, showing complete control over the data.
Pro Tip 2/3No Restrictions
Emphasizes that there are no external restrictions or limitations in place.
Players can switch positions at will, without following a fixed plan.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Can imply spontaneity and freedom, often used to express positive situations.
The artist painted at will, letting creativity flow without boundaries.
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