What does busywork mean?
Work that is done to give the appearance of being productive, but is actually unproductive or unnecessary. Tasks that are done to keep someone occupied, but do not contribute to the main goal or objective.
Example
"The new employee was given a lot of busywork to do, such as filing papers and making copies, to keep them occupied while they learned the ropes."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.