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work

noun
  1. activity directed toward making or doing something
    “I checked several points needing further work.”
  2. the occupation for which you are paid
    employment
  3. the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
    oeuvrebody of work
  4. a product produced or accomplished through the effort, activity, or agency of a person or thing
    “It is not regarded as one of my more memorable works.”
    piece of work
  5. a place where work is done
    “They arrived at work early today.”
    workplace
  6. applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
    “mastering a second language requires a lot of work”
    study
  7. (physics) a manifestation of energy
verb
  1. give a workout to
    exercisework out
  2. arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
    “The stitches of the hem worked loose after the coat had been worn many times.”
  3. go sour or spoil
    turn
  4. cause to undergo fermentation
    ferment
  5. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
    lick
  6. use or manipulate to one's advantage
    exploit
  7. make uniform
    uniformizeuniformiseknead
  8. perform as expected when applied
    run
  9. move into or onto
    “work the raisins into the dough”
  10. cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
    “I cannot work a miracle”
    play
  11. make something, usually for a specific function
    shape
  12. shape, form, or improve a material
    “work stone into tools”
    process
  13. prepare for crops
    cropcultivate
  14. gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
    “the political candidate worked the crowds”
  15. move in an agitated manner
    “My fingers worked with tension.”
  16. proceed along a path
    “work one's way through the crowd”
    make
  17. provoke or excite
    “The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy”
  18. proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
    “work your way through every problem or task”
  19. cause to work
    “I am working my employees hard to meet a deadline.”
    put to work
  20. be employed
    “Is your husband working again?”
    do work
  21. exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
    “I will work hard to improve my grades”
  22. cause to operate or function
    “This pilot works the controls”
  23. operate in or through
  24. have an effect or outcome
    act
  25. have and exert influence or effect
    “The artist's work influenced the young painter”
    act upon
  26. operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
    “They work the night clubs.”
  27. behave in a certain way when handled
    “This dough does not work easily”