[intransitive] to do something that involves physical or mental effort, especially as part of a job. I can't work if I'm cold. The kids always work hard at ...

work the job that somebody does, especially in order to earn money: It's very difficult to find work at the moment. employment (rather formal) ...

1[intransitive] to do something that involves physical or mental effort, especially as part of a job I can't work if I'm cold.

To act, do, function, operate. I.1.a. Old English– transitive. To do, perform (a task, deed, process, etc.). Frequently with cognate object.

work · 1[uncountable] the job that a person does, especially in order to earn money synonym employment She had been out of work (= without a job) for a year. · 2[ ...

There are 47 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun work, three of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

Definition of works noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ...

to work in/at a factory/plant/mill/yard/workshop/foundry; factory/mill/foundry owners/managers/workers. See works in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

work noun (ACTIVITY) ... an activity, such as a job, that a person uses physical or mental effort to do, usually for money: do work I've got so much work to do. Work on something · Work a treat · BE OUT OF WORK · WORK THE LAND

work to something ... to follow a plan, schedule, etc. to work to a budget We're working to a very tight deadline (= we have very little time to do the work).