Definition
to work (on a project): to labor on, to participate in (a project)
I work at home. I do my job in my house.
to be out of work To be unemployed, not to have a job
public works public building site
(I have a lot of) work: (I have a lot) to do for my job; (I am) very busy, occupied
(My computer doesn't) work (anymore): (My computer doesn't) function, operate (anymore)
Pronunciation examples
UK: So, where do you work?
US: In a nuclear power plant. I've been working there for six months. I love it.
- "Xavier : What are you working on today?"
- "He had been working on an experimental new fragrance called "Liquid Dynamite" when he mixed together some dangerous chemicals."
- "Brian : Oh god, it works on so many levels!"
- "Bruno found this person in Tabitha Cashman, a venture capitalist and senior partner working for the large investment firm Cashman, Billfold & Green."
- "Nice detective work, Girl-lock Holmes."
- "(Jean singing) Left a good job down in the city, working for the man every night and day!"
- "Edward : Hey Fonzie, could you show me how the printer works?"
- "Not only are melody and rhythm essential ingredients in the perfume-making process, I believe they are essential for all forms of work."
- "In Montmartre, it was just you and me, working hard, every day, eating soup and making perfumes."
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