1. works independently for various employers without a long-term commitment to any one of them
Usage: third person singular present

1. people who work independently for various employers without long-term commitments
Usage: plural

Examples

• She freelances as a graphic designer for several companies.
• He freelances in web development between full-time jobs.
• The magazine freelances most of its photography work.
• Many freelances struggle with inconsistent income.
• The agency hired three freelances for the project.
• Freelances often work from home offices.
• The company prefers freelances for short-term assignments.