"Out-of-work" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Out-of-work" is an idiomatic phrase used to describe someone who is unemployed and not actively engaged in their usual profession or occupation. The phrase typically implies that the person is not earning a living or generating income as a result of being without a job.
Out-patient refers to a patient who receives medical treatment or care while not being admitted to a hospital as an in-patient. Patients who are treated as out-patients typically receive treatment or consultations in a clinic, hospital outpatient department, or specialist's office, and are then discharged to continue their recovery at home. This contrasts with in-patients, who are admitted to the hospital and receive treatment as an overnight stay.