work (EN)

noun, verb

noun “work”

1. the activity one does to earn money
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   She goes to work at the hospital every morning.
2. the location where one is employed
   She left her phone at work, so she has to go back and get it.
3. one's employer
   My work is throwing a holiday party next week for all the employees.
4. the energy or effort used to complete a specific job or activity
   Planting a garden requires hours of work, from tilling the soil to planting the seeds.
5. in physics, it is the amount of energy used to move an object, calculated as the force applied to the object multiplied by the distance the object moves
   Lifting the heavy box up the stairs required a lot of work because I had to exert force over the distance of each step.
6. a creation in literature, art, or scholarship
   Shakespeare's plays are considered some of the greatest works in English literature.
7. a structure built for defense purposes
   The soldiers took cover behind the ancient works, using the stone walls for protection during the battle.

verb “work”

1. to perform a job or task
   She works hard every day to support her family.
2. to collaborate with others in a job setting
   She works well with the design team to create stunning graphics.
3. to operate as expected
   After tinkering with the engine for a while, it finally worked.
4. to gradually achieve something through effort
   She worked her way through the crowd.
5. to decorate fabric using a needle and thread
   She spent hours working the delicate patterns into the fabric with her needle.
6. to cause a device or system to operate
   She worked the gears smoothly as she drove up the steep hill.
7. to undergo fermentation
   After adding the yeast, the wine began to work in the sealed fermentation tanks.
8. to use something until it is depleted or worn out
   The farmer worked his oxen hard, plowing the fields from dawn until dusk every day until they were completely worn out.
9. to mold or alter the form of a material
   The potter expertly worked the clay into a smooth vase.
10. to have an effect on someone's thoughts or actions
    The motivational speaker worked his magic on the crowd, inspiring them to pursue their dreams.
11. to skillfully manipulate a situation to one's benefit
    He worked the crowd with his charm, getting them to agree to his proposal.
12. to bring about a particular result or event
    The lawyer worked a settlement between the two parties, avoiding a lengthy trial.