Work On (Verb)
Meaning 1
Shape, form, or improve a material; "work stone into tools"; "process iron"; "work the metal".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- She began to work the clay into a beautiful sculpture, carefully shaping each delicate feature.
- The blacksmith works the metal into intricate designs, creating one-of-a-kind pieces.
- Craftsmen were brought in to work the stone into stunning monuments and statues.
- Artisans spent years learning to work iron into tools and other essential items.
- The machinist spent hours every day working the raw metal into precision parts for the factory.
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Meaning 2
To exert effort in order to do, make, or perform something; "the child worked at the multiplication table until she had it down cold".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The designer is working on the new logo to get it just right for the company's rebranding campaign.
- She worked on her language skills by listening to podcasts in French.
- He will work on the project tonight after his meeting with the team.
- The artist is working on creating a large-scale sculpture for the exhibition next month.
- They worked on their communication by taking a course on conflict resolution.