Zoeken
to work
01
werken
to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job
1.1
werken
to use or manage a particular thing in order to achieve something from it
Voorbeeld
They work a large territory as sales representatives.
They work the field to grow wheat and other grains.
He worked his connections to secure a job offer.
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
werken
to cause oneself or someone else to work, particularly extremely hard
Voorbeeld
He works himself to the point of exhaustion.
She worked her students rigorously to prepare them for the exam.
They worked the horses tirelessly to plow the field.
He worked himself to exhaustion trying to finish the project.
She feels like her boss is working her too hard.
3.1
werken
to cause a device, machine, etc. to be in operation
Voorbeeld
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?
04
werken
to change the form or shape of a material into a certain form or shape by hitting, stretching, squeezing, etc.
4.1
werken
to use a particular material to produce or craft a form of art
Voorbeeld
The design was worked in silver thread.
A sculptor working in stone.
A painter working in acrylics.
A jewelry maker working with gold to create a necklace.
5.1
werken
to make efforts in order to gain something
5.2
werken
to have a specific impact
6.1
werken
(of a part of face or body) to move violently
7.1
werken
to use one's persuasiveness to manipulate or influence someone's emotions or behavior
Voorbeeld
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.
Voorbeeld
They work hard to meet the deadline.
She works passionately to make a difference in the world.
They can't work if the internet is down.
They're in the studio, working on their next album.
He's been working on his presentation for hours.
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