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to work
01
to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job
1.1
to use or manage a particular thing in order to achieve something from it
Example
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
to cause oneself or someone else to work, particularly extremely hard
Example
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
to cause a device, machine, etc. to be in operation
Example
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
to change the form or shape of a material into a certain form or shape by hitting, stretching, squeezing, etc.
4.1
to use a particular material to produce or craft a form of art
Example
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
to make efforts in order to gain something
5.2
to have a specific impact
6.1
(of a part of face or body) to move violently
7.1
to use one's persuasiveness to manipulate or influence someone's emotions or behavior
Example
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
Example
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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