Meaning of 'work'

noun

activity directed toward making or doing something

Example: "I checked several points needing further work."

noun

the occupation for which you are paid

Synonyms: employment

noun

the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)

Synonyms: oeuvre body of work

noun

a product produced or accomplished through the effort, activity, or agency of a person or thing

Example: "It is not regarded as one of my more memorable works."

Synonyms: piece of work

noun

a place where work is done

Example: "They arrived at work early today."

Synonyms: workplace

noun

applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

Example: "mastering a second language requires a lot of work"

Synonyms: study

noun

(physics) a manifestation of energy

verb

give a workout to

Synonyms: exercise work out

verb

arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion

Example: "The stitches of the hem worked loose after the coat had been worn many times."

verb

go sour or spoil

Synonyms: turn

verb

cause to undergo fermentation

Synonyms: ferment

verb

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

Synonyms: lick

verb

use or manipulate to one's advantage

Synonyms: exploit

verb

make uniform

Synonyms: uniformize uniformise knead

verb

perform as expected when applied

Synonyms: run

verb

move into or onto

Example: "work the raisins into the dough"

verb

cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

Example: "I cannot work a miracle"

Synonyms: play

verb

make something, usually for a specific function

Synonyms: shape

verb

shape, form, or improve a material

Example: "work stone into tools"

Synonyms: process

verb

prepare for crops

Synonyms: crop cultivate

verb

gratify and charm, usually in order to influence

Example: "the political candidate worked the crowds"

verb

move in an agitated manner

Example: "My fingers worked with tension."

verb

proceed along a path

Example: "work one's way through the crowd"

Synonyms: make

verb

provoke or excite

Example: "The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy"

verb

proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity

Example: "work your way through every problem or task"

verb

cause to work

Example: "I am working my employees hard to meet a deadline."

Synonyms: put to work

verb

be employed

Example: "Is your husband working again?"

Synonyms: do work

verb

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

Example: "I will work hard to improve my grades"

verb

cause to operate or function

Example: "This pilot works the controls"

verb

operate in or through

verb

have an effect or outcome

Synonyms: act

verb

have and exert influence or effect

Example: "The artist's work influenced the young painter"

Synonyms: act upon

verb

operate in a certain place, area, or specialty

Example: "They work the night clubs."

verb

behave in a certain way when handled

Example: "This dough does not work easily"