activity directed toward making or doing something: "she checked several points needing further work"
a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing: "it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works"
the occupation for which you are paid: "he is looking for employment"
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading): "mastering a second language requires a lot of work"
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it): "he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre"
a place where work is done: "he arrived at work early today"
(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
verb
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity: "I will work hard to improve my grades"
be employed: "Is your husband working again?"
have an effect or outcome: often the one desired or expected
perform as expected when applied: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"
shape, form, or improve a material: "work stone into tools"
give a work-out to: "Some parents exercise their infants"
proceed along a path: "work one's way through the crowd"
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty: "She works the night clubs"
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