working
adjective [before noun] (MACHINE) /ˈwɜː.kɪŋ/
/ˈwɝː-/ Definition
› operating: It has taken about five years to restore the aircraft to (full) working condition/order.FunctioningPerforming a function › describes the parts of a machine that move and make it work: It is essential that all working components are properly lubricated.FunctioningPerforming a function
(Definition of working adjective (MACHINE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- actuate verb
- asthmatically adverb
- engaged adjective (INVOLVED/BUSY)
- faulty adjective
- function as sth/sb phrasal verb
- function verb
- functionally adverb (WORK)
- go verb (OPERATE)
- operation noun (WORK)
- operational adjective
- operative adjective
- pack up phrasal verb
- peg out phrasal verb
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