Work meaning in English

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Definition

to work (on a project): to labor on, to participate in (a project) verb
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 noun
(My computer doesn't) work (anymore): (My computer doesn't) function, operate (anymore) verb

UK: So, where do you work?
US: In a nuclear power plant. I've been working there for six months. I love it.

Examples

  • "I always wanted to work for the MI5, but they said I was too rock and roll."
  • "Listen up everybody, because of Bruno's work, all of you can leave early!"
  • "Poor Paddy works on the railway"
  • "Here in this San Francisco-based perfume company, man and beast are working in perfect harmony to create a veritable garden of Eden."
  • "In fact, maybe one day... you'll work for me!"
  • "Edward : Hey Fonzie, could you show me how the printer works?"
  • "Bruno found this person in Tabitha Cashman, a venture capitalist and senior partner working for the large investment firm Cashman, Billfold & Green."
  • "Hannah : Okay, see you after work."
  • "THX-1134, go to work!"
  • "Brian : It's working!"
  • "Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you my finest work: “Multiplicity”"
  • "He had been working on an experimental new fragrance called "Liquid Dynamite" when he mixed together some dangerous chemicals."
  • "It's not fair to you for me to pretend our relationship is going to work when I know in my heart my attention is elsewhere - Europe."
  • "By happy coincidence, they all work in the same office, mmkay?"
  • "Nice detective work, Girl-lock Holmes."
  • "There ain't but two sides to this world: Them that work, and them that don't."
  • "To thank you for your excellent work, I have a surprise for you."
  • "When you smile at me, it's like my heart stops working, and then my stomach hurts and I cannot eat anything any more."
  • "You should work harder, you're never at work on time and I often see you doing stuff that isn't related to your job."
  • "and, voilà , your internet should be working now!"

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