work
verb [I or T] (OPERATE) /wɜːk/
/wɝːk/ Definition
A2 If a machine or device works, it operates, especially correctly and without failure, and if you work it, you make it operate: Our phone isn't working. You need a team of about twelve people to work a furnace this size. The pump works off/on (= uses) wind power. The pump is worked by (= uses to operate) wind power. I can't get the radio to work.FunctioningPerforming a functionPerforming a functionFunctioning
(Definition of work verb (OPERATE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- act as sth phrasal verb
- discharge noun (PERFORMANCE)
- discharge verb (PERFORM)
- function as sth/sb phrasal verb
- function noun (WORK)
- function verb
- make verb (PERFORM)
- man verb
- operate verb (WORK)
- operation noun (WORK)
- purpose noun
- serve verb (HELP ACHIEVE)
- take verb (ACT)
- take verb (PERFORM WELL)
- work a treat idiom
- work verb (HAVE EFFECT)
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