Taking up a role
就 (jiù) in words like 就业 and 就职 means to enter a position, job, or school.
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就has 2 distinct senses for the same pronunciation

就 (jiù) in words like 就业 and 就职 means to enter a position, job, or school.
A person (京) in a high place approaching completion (尤) — meaning to approach, accomplish, or just.
obtain employment; get a job
Assume office / Take up a post
就 (jiù) in words like 就近 and 就地 means to do something nearby or on the spot.
nearby; in the neighbourhood; without having to go far
Seek medical treatment / Go to see a doctor
exactly; precisely
achievement; accomplishment; attainment
He is exactly my good friend.
He got employed quickly after graduation.
It's simply very convenient for you to go by subway.
So you knew about this all along.
Let's go home now.
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