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to work on
[phrase form: work]
01
to focus one's effort, time, or attention on something in order to achieve a particular goal
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
inseparable
particle
on
base verb
work
present tense
work on
3rd person singular
works on
present participle
working on
past simple
worked on
past participle
worked on
Examples
She 's working on a solution to address the recurring issues in the system.
02
to attempt to persuade someone to do or agree to something
Examples
We need to work on the client to secure their approval for the contract.
03
to give a material a particular shape
Examples
I need to work the clay on the pottery wheel to create the vase.
