labor
la
ˈleɪ
lei
bor
bər
bēr
/ˈleɪbə/
labour

Definitie en betekenis van "labor"in het Engels

01

bevalling, geboorte

the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth
labor definition and meaning
Voorbeelden
The doctor monitored the progress of labor during regular checkups.
De arts volgde de voortgang van de bevalling tijdens reguliere controles.
02

arbeid, werk

work, particularly difficult physical work
Voorbeelden
He found the manual labor at the factory exhausting but rewarding.
Hij vond het handmatige werk in de fabriek vermoeiend maar lonend.
03

a group of moles considered as a unit or colony

Voorbeelden
A labor of moles had disturbed the flower beds.
04

the social class of people who perform manual work or work for wages

Voorbeelden
The rights of labor are protected under various laws.
05

any work, effort, or task carried out or attempted

Voorbeelden
The invention saved hours of labor.
06

the federal department in the United States responsible for promoting and regulating working conditions and protecting wage earners

Voorbeelden
She applied for a grant through the Department of Labor.
07

a political party in Great Britain, founded in 1900, advocating for workers' rights and social reforms, historically including the socialization of key industries

Voorbeelden
He joined the Labour Party to support labor's interests.
08

organized efforts by workers, especially through unions, to improve conditions, wages, or rights

Voorbeelden
The labor movement achieved significant reforms in the 20th century.
to labor
01

hard werken, zwoegen

to put in a lot of effort to achieve a particular outcome or goal
Intransitive
to labor definition and meaning
Voorbeelden
He will labor over the difficult math problem, asking for help when needed.
Hij zal werken aan het moeilijke wiskundeprobleem, om hulp vragen wanneer dat nodig is.
02

baren, in bevalling zijn

to be in the process of giving birth
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
The woman labored in silence, focusing on her breathing.
De vrouw arbeidde in stilte, zich concentrerend op haar ademhaling.
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