noun🔗Share(usually in the plural) Operation; action."The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "actionworkprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMethod of operation."The new working method for the school's library is to allow students to book materials online. "processwayfunctionmachinesystemworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem."Be sure to check your working."mathtechnicalscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFermentation."The bread's delicious aroma came from the long working of yeast. "fooddrinkchemistrybiochemistryprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(of bodies of water) Becoming full of a vegetable substance."The pond's recent working has made it difficult for the ducks to swim. "environmentnaturevegetablebiologyecologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA place where work is carried on."the abandoned mine workings"workbuildingindustryplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers."He’s working in a bar."workjobbusinessindustryeconomyprocessactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo effect by gradual degrees."he worked his way through the crowd"processworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo embroider with thread."My grandmother is working a beautiful flower pattern onto the linen tablecloth. "artstyleworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set into action."He worked the levers."actionworkjobmachineenergytechnologytechnicalfunctionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to ferment."The baker is working the dough to make it rise for the bread. "fooddrinkprocesschemistryagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo ferment."The fruit in the jar is working; it's starting to ferment. "fooddrinkbiologychemistryprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo exhaust, by working."The mine was worked until the last scrap of ore had been extracted."workactionjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shape, form, or improve a material."He used pliers to work the wire into shape."materialindustryworktechnicalactionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo operate in a certain place, area, or speciality."she works the night clubs"jobworkbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo operate in or through; as, to work the phones."The office assistant was working the phones all morning, taking messages for the manager. "jobworkcommunicationtechnologybusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo provoke or excite; to influence."The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy."actionworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo use or manipulate to one’s advantage."She knows how to work the system."businessjobeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to happen or to occur as a consequence."I cannot work a miracle."outcomeactionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to work."He is working his servants hard."workjobbusinessindustrymachineenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for."he pointed at the car and asked, "Does it work"?; he looked at the bottle of pain pills, wondering if they would work; my plan didn’t work"functionmachinetechnicalworksystemprocesstechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo influence."They worked on her to join the group."actionworkbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo effect by gradual degrees; as, to work into the earth."The gardener was working the soil, gradually loosening the earth with his tools. "processactionworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo move in an agitated manner."A ship works in a heavy sea."bodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo behave in a certain way when handled"this dough does not work easily; the soft metal works well"machinetechnologyworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(with two objects) To cause (someone) to feel (something); to do unto somebody (something, whether good or bad)."The teacher's praise worked wonders on the student's confidence. "actionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hurt; to ache."My back is working after carrying those heavy boxes all day. "medicinephysiologysensationbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThat is or are functioning."a working ventilator"functionmachinetechnicaltechnologyworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThat suffices but requires additional work."a working copy of the script"workjobbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIn paid employment."working mothers"jobworkbusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or relating to employment."the working week"jobworkbusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEnough to allow one to use something."a working knowledge of computers"utilityfunctionmachineworkenergytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUsed in real life; practical."The working minimum focus distance is the distance from the closest focusable subject to the lens."worktechnicaljobbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading