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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
Examples
She 's working on a solution to address the recurring issues in the system.
Let's work on refining the proposal before presenting it to the client.
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.
The sales team is working on the customer to finalize the deal.
03
to give a material a particular shape
Examples
I need to work the clay on the pottery wheel to create the vase.
Using the pottery wheel, the ceramist worked on the spinning clay, molding it into a perfectly symmetrical bowl.
