Definitions

1. noun

activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or a desired result

“She has been doing her work on the new project all night.”

2. verb

to engage in an activity in order to achieve a purpose or a desired result; to function or operate properly

“I work best when I’m under pressure.”

3. verb

to cause something to happen or be done by using one’s power, influence, or effort

“The government works to reduce poverty in the area.”

4. noun

a place, building, or establishment where people do a particular kind of work or activity

“The office is her workplace.”

5. noun

a particular job or function, especially one that is done by a machine or a computer

“The car’s engine is a complex piece of work.”

6. noun

a person’s regular or principal occupation, especially one for which they are paid

“What do you do for work?”