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.
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
werken
to cause oneself or someone else to work, particularly extremely hard
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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.
02
werken
to do a job or task, usually for a company or organization, in order to receive money
03
werken
(of a machine or device) to operate or function properly
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
A jewelry maker working with gold to create a necklace.
05
werken
to have the result that is desired
5.1
werken
to make efforts in order to gain something
5.2
werken
to have a specific impact
06
werken
to move or pass from a particular position to another gradually or with difficulty
6.1
werken
(of a part of face or body) to move violently
07
werken
to cause oneself or someone else to be in a particular emotional state
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.
01
activity that requires physical or mental effort
02
something that we do regularly to earn money
03
a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer
04
a place where work is done
05
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
06
(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
07
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
08
tasks or duties that require effort to complete
Voorbeeld
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.
