The meaning of Works
Works – definition
nounActivity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
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He was tired after a day's worknounA task or tasks to be undertaken.
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They made sure the work was progressing smoothlynounA thing or things done or made; the result of an action.
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Her work hangs in all the main american collectionsnounA place or premises in which industrial or manufacturing processes are carried out.
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He found a job in the locomotive worksnounThe operative part of a clock or other machine.
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She could almost hear the tick of its worksnounA defensive structure.
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Just north of the fort were trenches and the freshly reconstructed patriot siege worksnounThe exertion of force overcoming resistance or producing molecular change.
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The walker's muscles must do this amount of work, to replace the lost kinetic energy, in every step.nounEverything needed, desired, or expected.
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The heavens put on a show: sheet lightning, hailstones, the works
verbBe engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work.
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She has been working so hardverb(of a machine or system) function, especially properly or effectively.
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His phone doesn't work unless he goes to a high pointverb(of a plan or method) have the desired result or effect.
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The desperate ploy had workedverbBring (a material or mixture) to a desired shape or consistency by hammering, kneading, etc.
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Work the mixture into a paste with your handsverbMove or cause to move gradually or with difficulty into another position.
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Comb hair from tip to root, working out the knots at the end
plural nounAll the extra things that may be offered with something
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This camera came with a carrying case, zoom lens, tripod – the works.
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Word origin
Old English weorc (noun), wyrcan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch werk and German Werk, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek ergon .
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work
nounActivity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
Usage examples:
He was tired after a day's work
verbBe engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work.
Usage examples:
She has been working so hard
combining formDenoting things or parts made of a specified material or with specified tools.
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Silverwork
Works synonims
act
verbTake action; do something.
Usage examples:
They urged washington to act
nounA thing done; a deed.
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A criminal act
abbreviationAdvance corporation tax.
action
nounThe fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Usage examples:
Ending child labour will require action on many levels
verbTake action on; deal with.
Usage examples:
Your request will be actioned
nounThe process of doing something, or something done, esp. for a particular purpose
Usage examples:
[ u ] quick action in calling the fire department saved many lives., [ c ] it was a reckless action…
agitate
verbMake (someone) troubled or nervous.
Usage examples:
The thought of questioning toby agitated him extremely
verbTo argue energetically, esp. in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change
Usage examples:
Telephone companies began to agitate for permission to compete in long distance services., any ment…
assignments
nounA task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study.
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A homework assignment
nounA particular job or responsibility given to you
Usage examples:
[ c ] the homework assignment was to read chapter 2 in our history book.
nounA task or a piece of work that is given to someone to do, often for a limited period of time
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A six-month assignment, solving the industry's infrastructure problems while satisfying shareholder…
beaver away
phrasal verbWork hard on something
phrasal verbTo work hard for a long time
Usage examples:
She has been beavering away at that essay for hours.
behave
verbAct or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially towards others.
Usage examples:
He always behaved like a gentleman
verbTo act in a particular way, or to act in a way that is considered correct
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[ i ] the judge will instruct the jury on how it is to behave.
verbTo do something or happen in a particular way
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Commodities markets don't always behave in the way people expect.
blend
verbMix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together.
Usage examples:
Blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water
nounA mixture of different substances or other things.
Usage examples:
The chutney is a blend of bananas, raisins, and ginger
nounMix together different elements
chores
nounA routine task, especially a household one.
Usage examples:
The early risers were up and about, doing their chores
commissions
nounAn instruction, command, or role given to a person or group.
Usage examples:
One of his first commissions was to redesign the great exhibition building
verbOrder or authorize the production of (something).
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The portrait was commissioned by his widow in 1792
nounA group of people who have been formally chosen and given the authority to get information about a problem or to perform other special duties
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Congress appointed a commission to study immigration policy., she received a commission to paint th…
deed
nounAn action that is performed intentionally or consciously.
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Doing good deeds
verbConvey or transfer (property or rights) by legal deed.
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They deeded their property to their children
nounAn intentional act, esp. a very bad or very good one
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[ c ] whatever his motives, the deed did save a hundred thousand lives., according to the deed, she…
doing
nounThe activities in which a particular person engages.
Usage examples:
The latest doings of television stars
verbPerform (an action, the precise nature of which is often unspecified).
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Very little work has been done in this field
nounThe act of causing something to happen by taking action
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It was none of my doing.
drive
verbOperate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
Usage examples:
He got into his car and drove off
noun(of a fact or feeling) compel (someone) to act in a particular way, especially one that is considered undesirable or inappropriate.
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He was driven by ambition
verbTo travel in a motor vehicle, esp. as the person who operates it
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[ t ] we drove 40 miles to visit my aunt., [ i ] she drove through pennsylvania to ohio., [ i ] she…
drudgery
nounHard menial or dull work.
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Domestic drudgery
nounHard, boring work
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Cleaning the oven is sheer drudgery.
duties
nounA moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.
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It's my duty to uphold the law
nounA responsibility to do something because it is legally or morally right to do it
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Every lawyer has a strong sense of duty and responsibility., a duty to do sth they have a duty to e…
edge
nounThe outside limit of an object, area, or surface.
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A willow tree at the water's edge
verbProvide with a border or edge.
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The pool is edged with paving
verbA line determining the limits of an area
effort
nounA vigorous or determined attempt.
Usage examples:
in an effort to save money, i have committed to only buying items that i truly need
nounPhysical or mental activity needed to achieve something, or an attempt to do something
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[ c ] they met again in an effort to end the strike and get people back to work., [ u ] it took yea…
nounA serious attempt to do something
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An effort to do sth this is part of an ongoing effort to develop the asian debt market., the guidel…
everything
pronounAll things.
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They did everything together
pronounAll things
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They lost everything in the fire., in spite of everything, i still love him., the price of gasoline…
excite
verbCause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager.
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Flying still excites me
verbTo make someone have strong feelings, esp. of happiness and enthusiasm
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In some science fiction movies, the music and special effects can really excite audiences., the str…
verbTo cause activity in a market by causing lots of people to buy and sell stocks and shares
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A significant oil find by the group in western india has excited the market., the bullish product u…
exertion
nounPhysical or mental effort.
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She was panting with the exertion
nounThe use of a lot of mental or physical effort
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I get out of breath with any kind of physical exertion., we were exhausted after our exertions., th…
factory
ˈfakt(ə)ri
nounA building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled chiefly by machine.
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A clothing factory
fag
nounA tiring or unwelcome task.
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It's too much of a fag to drive all the way there and back again
verbWork hard, especially at a tedious task.
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He didn't have to fag away in a lab to get the right answer
nounA gay man.
fashion
nounA popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behaviour.
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The latest parisian fashions
verbMake into a particular form.
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The bottles were fashioned from green glass
combining formIn the manner of something specified.
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The masts extend concertina-fashion
feat
fiːt
nounAn achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.
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The new printing presses were considerable feats of engineering
nounAn act that shows skill, strength, or bravery
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A feat of unusual strength, getting the house painted was quite a feat.
nounSomething difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it
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Feat of the eiffel tower is a remarkable feat of engineering., she performed remarkable feats of or…
fire
nounA process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.
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His house was destroyed by fire
verbDischarge a gun or other weapon in order to propel (a bullet or projectile).
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He fired a shot at the retreating prisoners
nounThe state of burning, or a burning mass of material
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[ u ] the factory had to be closed because the risk of fire was too great., [ c ] there have been a…
form
nounThe visible shape or configuration of something.
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The form, colour, and texture of the tree
verbVariant spelling of forme.
combining formHaving the form of.
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Cruciform
foundry
nounA workshop or factory for casting metal.
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However, there is more to manufacturing than the industries which once provided the bulk of the job…
nounA factory where metal is melted and poured into specially shaped containers to produce machine parts
nounA factory where metal is melted and poured into specially shaped containers to produce objects
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Steel/iron/bronze/foundry electric furnaces are used almost exclusively in the steel foundry., the …
function
nounAn activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.
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Bridges perform the function of providing access across water
verbWork or operate in a proper or particular way.
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Her liver is functioning normally
nounA purpose or duty, or the way something or someone works
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[ u ] the function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart., [ c ] one of your functions as rec…
galvanize
verbShock or excite (someone) into taking action.
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The urgency of his voice galvanized them into action
nounGalvanized steel sheeting, typically as used for roofing or fencing.
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The rain was beating hard against miss orilie's galvanize
verbTo cause a person or group to suddenly take action, esp. by shocking or exciting them in some way
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Why not use the media to galvanize the community into action?
go
ɡəʊ
verbMove from one place to another; travel.
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He went out to the shops
nounAn attempt or trial at something.
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Have a go at answering the questions yourself
adjectiveFunctioning properly.
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All systems go
graft
nounA shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant, from which it receives sap.
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From those few grafts, other grafts were made from the top cuttings of the trees, but the seeds hav…
verbInsert (a shoot or twig) as a graft.
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It was common to graft different varieties on to a single tree trunk
verbMake money by shady or dishonest means.
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The only friends i had were people i would graft with or put money together for drugs with.
grind
verbReduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it.
Usage examples:
Grind some black pepper over the salad
nounA crushing or grating sound or motion.
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The crunch and grind of bulldozers
nounReduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
guide
nounA person who shows the way to others, especially one employed to show tourists around places of interest.
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A tour guide
verbShow or indicate the way to (someone).
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He guided her to the front row and sat beside her
verbSomeone employed to conduct others
handiwork
nounSomething that one has made or done.
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The dressmakers stood back to survey their handiwork
nounWork done skillfully with the hands
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He built his own telescope, and he was proud of his handiwork., the damage to the house is the hand…
incite
verbEncourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).
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They conspired to incite riots
industry
nounEconomic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Usage examples:
New investment incentives for british industry
nounThe companies and activities involved in the production of goods for sale, esp. in a factory
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Business and industry, she’s worked in the banking and computer industries., it takes industry and …
nounThe companies and activities involved in the production of goods
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We hope the government listens to the concerns of industry and drops its plans to introduce another…
inflame
verbProvoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone.
Usage examples:
High fines further inflamed public feelings
verbTo excite someone’s strong feelings or make them stronger
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The defense objected to the graphic pictures, claiming they were meant merely to inflame the jury.
innards
plural nounEntrails.
Usage examples:
Just the head, pectoral fins, and innards were left
plural nounThe inner organs of a person or animal, or the inside parts of a machine
Usage examples:
The innards of radios, frogs’ innards
insides
nounThe inner side or surface of something.
Usage examples:
Wipe the inside of the windscreen
adjectiveSituated on or in the inside.
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An inside pocket
adjectiveKnown or done by someone within a group or organization.
Usage examples:
They were accused of selling shares while in possession of inside information
jobs
nounA paid position of regular employment.
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The scheme could create 200 jobs
verbDo casual or occasional work.
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He left school and jobbed around as a car parts salesman, warehouseman, and removal man
nounAn act of prodding, thrusting, or wrenching.
knead
verbWork (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands.
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Transfer to a medium mixing-bowl, and add in the flour progressively, kneading the dough until it i…
verbTo press something, esp. clay or a mixture for making bread, firmly and repeatedly with the hands
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Knead the dough until it is smooth.
labour
nounWork, especially physical work.
Usage examples:
The price of repairs includes labour, parts, and vat
verbWork hard; make great effort.
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They laboured from dawn to dusk
nounPractical work, especially involving physical effort
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The cost will depend on the amount of labour involved., they gave us an estimated price including p…
machinery
nounMachines collectively.
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Farm machinery
nounA group of machines, or the movable parts of a machine
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Farm machinery, some of the older machinery breaks down frequently.
nounA group of large machines or large machines in general
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Agricultural/industrial/farm, etc. machinery they use modern farm machinery, such as combine harves…
make
verbForm (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create.
Usage examples:
My grandmother made a dress for me
nounThe manufacturer or trade name of a product.
Usage examples:
The make, model, and year of his car
verbPerform or carry out
manipulate
verbHandle or control (a tool, mechanism, information, etc.) in a skilful manner.
Usage examples:
He manipulated the dials of the set
verbInfluence or control shrewdly or deviously
verbTo influence or control someone to your advantage, often without that person knowing it
Usage examples:
Her success is partly due to her ability to manipulate the media., the wheelchair is designed to be…
manoeuvre
nounA movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
Usage examples:
Snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes
verbMove skilfully or carefully.
Usage examples:
The lorry was unable to manoeuvre comfortably in the narrow street
nounA planned action that is intended to get an advantage
Usage examples:
This manoeuvre has the effect of rewarding those shareholders who sell at the expense of those who …
mechanism
nounA system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery.
Usage examples:
A third motor powers the tape eject mechanism
nounA part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together
Usage examples:
Automatic cameras have a special focusing mechanism., the mechanism for collecting taxes needs revi…
nounA part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together
Usage examples:
The elevator has a safety mechanism which prevents it from falling., a mechanism to do sth we need …
mill
nounA building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
Usage examples:
At mills or bakeries, barley flour can be added to flours from other grains for baking.
verbGrind (something) in a mill.
Usage examples:
Hard wheats are easily milled into white flour
nounA monetary unit used only in calculations, worth one thousandth of a dollar.
Usage examples:
A thick paper (and later a lightweight metal) coin with a round hole in the center, the mill was wo…
mix
verbCombine or put together to form one substance or mass.
Usage examples:
Peppercorns are sometimes mixed with other spices
nounTwo or more different qualities, things, or people placed, combined, or considered together.
Usage examples:
The decor is a fascinating mix of antique and modern
verbTo combine different substances, esp. so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts, or to cause different substances to combine in this way
Usage examples:
[ i ] oil and water don’t mix., [ t ] mix two eggs into the flour., [ t ] he mixed the blue paint w…
model
nounA three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original.
Usage examples:
A model of st paul's cathedral
verbA simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of a system or process, to assist calculations and predictions.
Usage examples:
A statistical model used for predicting the survival rates of endangered species
verbA representation of something, often on a smaller scale
moil
verbWork hard.
Usage examples:
Men who moiled for gold
nounHard work; drudgery.
Usage examples:
This night his weekly moil is at an end
mould
nounA hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.
Usage examples:
The smith would pour the molten metal into the shaped mould
verbForm (an object) out of malleable material.
Usage examples:
Mould the figure from white fondant
nounA furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter.
Usage examples:
Mould may flourish unhindered
move
verbGo in a specified direction or manner; change position.
Usage examples:
She moved to the door
nounA change of place, position, or state.
Usage examples:
She made a sudden move towards me
verbChange location
movement
nounAn act of moving.
Usage examples:
A slight movement of the body
nounThe act or process of changing a situation or event, or of changing the way something happens or is done
Usage examples:
[ c ] there has been a movement toward smaller families., the women’s movement works for better job…
nounA change in a number, price, etc. for example on a financial market
Usage examples:
Movements in sth short-term movements in currency are difficult to predict., this stock market repo…
negotiate
verbObtain or bring about by discussion.
Usage examples:
He negotiated a new contract with the sellers
verbDiscuss the terms of an arrangement
verbTo have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement
Usage examples:
[ t ] we want to negotiate a settlement that is fair to both sides., she was able to negotiate the …
operate
verb(of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system).
Usage examples:
The prime minister operates a system of divide and rule
verbPerform as expected when applied
verbTo work or cause something to work, be in action, or have an effect
Usage examples:
[ t ] how do you operate the remote control unit?, [ i ] changes are being introduced to make the d…
parts
nounAn amount or section which, when combined with others, makes up the whole of something.
Usage examples:
Divide the circle into three equal parts
verb(of two things) move away from each other.
Usage examples:
His lips parted in a smile
adverbTo some extent; partly (often used to contrast different parts of something)
Usage examples:
The city is now part slum, part consumer paradise
peg away
phrasal verbWork hard at or try to achieve something over a long period.
Usage examples:
The south african attack kept pegging away
perform
verbCarry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function).
Usage examples:
I have my duties to perform
verbGet done
verbTo do an action or piece of work
Usage examples:
[ t ] the operation was performed with the patient under general anesthesia., [ i ] the car perform…
performance
nounAn act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
Usage examples:
Don giovanni had its first performance in 1787
nounThe act of doing something, such as your job
Usage examples:
If the accident happened during the performance of his regular duties, he’s covered by disability i…
nounHow successful an investment, company, etc. is and how much profit it makes
Usage examples:
The fund's past performance does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future., good/…
plant
nounA living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll.
Usage examples:
Eventually, it melts to supply water and nutrients to plants and aquatic organisms.
verbPut (a seed, bulb, or plant) in the ground so that it can grow.
Usage examples:
We planted a lot of fruit trees
projects
nounAn individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Usage examples:
A research project
verbEstimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data.
Usage examples:
Spending was projected at £72,900 million
nounA piece of planned work or activity that is completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim
Usage examples:
A research project, construction projects, painting the bedroom is steve’s next project., the hotel…
rouse
verbCause to stop sleeping.
Usage examples:
She was roused from a deep sleep by a hand on her shoulder
verbTo wake someone or make someone more active or excited
Usage examples:
She roused him from his sleep.
run
verbMove at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.
Usage examples:
The dog ran across the road
nounAn act or spell of running.
Usage examples:
I usually go for a run in the morning
verbMove fast by using one's feet
service
nounThe action of helping or doing work for someone.
Usage examples:
Millions are involved in voluntary service
verbA system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water.
Usage examples:
A regular bus service
nounThe help provided to a customer by someone who works in esp. a restaurant or store
Usage examples:
The service in this restaurant is terrible – i’ve been waiting fifteen minutes., [ u ] she was give…
shape
nounThe external form, contours, or outline of someone or something.
Usage examples:
She liked the shape of his nose
verbGive a particular shape or form to.
Usage examples:
Most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone
abbreviationSupreme headquarters allied powers europe.
shop
nounA building or part of a building where goods or services are sold.
Usage examples:
A video shop
verbVisit one or more shops or websites to buy goods.
Usage examples:
She shopped for groceries twice a week
verbTo look for and buy (things)
Usage examples:
We shop in malls because they’re convenient., a bicycle repair shop, i work in a machine shop makin…
slog
verbWork hard over a period of time.
Usage examples:
They were slogging away to meet a deadline
nounA spell of difficult, tiring work or travelling.
Usage examples:
It would be a hard slog back to the camp
spadework
nounHard or routine preparatory work.
Usage examples:
There were a few young recruits on hand to help with the spadework
nounHard, sometimes boring work done in preparation for something
Usage examples:
Now that the spadework's all been done, we can start to write the report itself.
spur
nounA device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward.
Usage examples:
Jacobs said he used the spurs to control the horse and that any force he used was to control the ho…
verbUrge (a horse) forward by digging one's spurs into its sides.
Usage examples:
She spurred her horse towards the hedge
verbTo encourage an activity or development, or to cause something to develop faster
Usage examples:
The huge new factory spurred economic growth in the entire region., the team's win on saturday will…
squeeze
verbFirmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers.
Usage examples:
Kate squeezed his hand affectionately
nounAn act of squeezing something.
Usage examples:
A gentle squeeze of the trigger
Press firmly
stir
verbMove a spoon or other implement round in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly.
Usage examples:
Desmond stirred his tea and ate a biscuit
nounA slight physical movement.
Usage examples:
I stood, straining eyes and ears for the faintest stir
nounPrison.
Usage examples:
I've spent twenty-eight years in stir
succeed
verbAchieve the desired aim or result.
Usage examples:
Keep trying and you will eventually succeed
verbTo achieve something that you have been aiming for, or (of a plan or piece of work) to have the desired results
Usage examples:
She’s been trying to pass her driving test for years and she finally succeeded., he succeeded in bu…
verbIf you succeed, you achieve something that you have been trying to do or get, and if a plan or a piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted
Usage examples:
Succeed in sth he is determined to succeed in the property market., succeed in doing sth the new ex…
sweat
nounMoisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically in profuse quantities as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear.
Usage examples:
Beads of sweat broke out on her brow
verbAnother term for sweatsuit or sweatpants.
verbTo excrete a salty, colorless liquid through the skin, esp. when you are hot or frightened
Usage examples:
He was sweating profusely., the soda cans sweat in this humidity., we have to sweat about money bec…
tasks
nounA piece of work to be done or undertaken.
Usage examples:
A new manager was given the task of developing the club's talent
verbAssign a task to.
Usage examples:
Nato troops are tasked with separating the warring parties
nounA piece of work to be done, esp. one done regularly, unwillingly, or with difficulty
Usage examples:
Our first task after we moved was to find a doctor., making these pastries is no easy task., they f…
the whole shebang
nounThe whole of something, including everything that is connected with it
Usage examples:
The wedding's next week, but my parents are taking care of the whole shebang.
thread
nounA long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibres used in sewing or weaving.
Usage examples:
He had a loose thread on his shirt
verbPass a thread through the eye of (a needle) or through the needle and guides of (a sewing machine).
Usage examples:
I can't even thread a needle
verbA fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving
toil
verbWork extremely hard or incessantly.
Usage examples:
We toiled away
nounExhausting physical labour.
Usage examples:
A life of toil
travail
nounPainful or laborious effort.
Usage examples:
Advice for those who wish to save great sorrow and travail
verbEngage in painful or laborious effort.
Usage examples:
Creation may travail in pain but it cannot escape its destiny
nounAn unpleasant experience or situation, especially one that involves a lot of hard work or effort
Usage examples:
The recent travails of the airline industry
weave
verbForm (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.
Usage examples:
Textiles woven from linen or wool
nounA particular style or manner in which something is woven.
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Cloth of a very fine weave
verbTwist and turn from side to side while moving somewhere in order to avoid obstructions.
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He had to weave his way through the crowds
wind
nounThe perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
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The wind howled about the building
verbCause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach.
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The fall nearly winded him
nounA twist or turn in a course.
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After a few minutes of puzzled winds and twists and turns and curses muttered under my breath, i co…
work out
collocationFind the solution to or understand the meaning of
phrasal verbPlan or devise something in detail.
Usage examples:
We need to work out a seating plan
phrasal verbSolve a sum or determine an amount by calculation.
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The interest rate is worked out by adding a certain amount to the current base rate
workings
nounThe action of doing work.
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Working with animals teaches patience
adjectiveHaving paid employment.
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The size of the working population
adjectiveFunctioning or able to function.
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The mill still has a working waterwheel
workshop
nounA room or building in which goods are manufactured or repaired.
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Giant disused workshops and factory buildings would be flattened to make way for new homes and busi…
verbPresent a performance of (a dramatic work), using intensive group discussion and improvisation in order to explore aspects of the production prior to formal staging.
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The play was workshopped briefly at the shaw festival
nounA space in a building equipped with tools and often machines for making or repairing things
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A teacher-training workshop
yakka
nounWork, especially of a strenuous physical kind.
Usage examples:
It was their hard yakka that built this place
nounWork
yard
nounA unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 metre).
Usage examples:
A full skirt that took twenty yards of cloth
verbStore or transport (wood) in or to a timber yard.
Usage examples:
He is the last logger to be using a sled for yarding logs
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