Work

/wˈɜːk/

/ˈwɜrk/

Definition & Bedeutung von "work"

to work

VERB

funktionieren

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

1.1

funktionieren

to use or manage a particular thing in order to achieve something from it

Beispiel

They work a large territory as sales representatives.

He worked his connections to secure a job offer.

They work the field to grow wheat and other grains.

Licenses to work the fishing grounds in a specific area.

You have to learn how to work the market if you want to make a profit.

1.2

funktionieren

to cause oneself or someone else to work, particularly extremely hard

Beispiel

He works himself to the point of exhaustion.

They worked the horses tirelessly to plow the field.

She worked her students rigorously to prepare them for the exam.

He worked himself to exhaustion trying to finish the project.

She feels like her boss is working her too hard.

funktionieren

to do a job or task, usually for a company or organization, in order to receive money

funktionieren

(of a machine or device) to operate or function properly

3.1

funktionieren

to cause a device, machine, etc. to be in operation

Beispiel

He worked the lever to lift the heavy object.

I can't get the printer to work.

Do you know how to work the sewing machine?

funktionieren

to change the form or shape of a material into a certain form or shape by hitting, stretching, squeezing, etc.

4.1

funktionieren

to use a particular material to produce or craft a form of art

Beispiel

A jewelry maker working with gold to create a necklace.

funktionieren

to have the result that is desired

5.1

funktionieren

to make efforts in order to gain something

5.2

funktionieren

to have a specific impact

funktionieren

to move or pass from a particular position to another gradually or with difficulty

6.1

funktionieren

(of a part of face or body) to move violently

funktionieren

to cause oneself or someone else to be in a particular emotional state

7.1

funktionieren

to use one's persuasiveness to manipulate or influence someone's emotions or behavior

Beispiel

The organization is working to raise awareness about the issue.

She is working to improve her language skills.

They committed themselves to working for animal rights.

We are working to make our relationship stronger.

Work

SUBSTANTIV

activity that requires physical or mental effort

something that we do regularly to earn money

a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer

a place where work is done

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

(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

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

tasks or duties that require effort to complete

Beispiel

She works passionately to make a difference in the world.

They work hard to meet the deadline.

They can't work if the internet is down.

The ship slowly worked its way through the dense fog.

The teacher worked extra practice problems into the lesson plan.

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