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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
work on en · VERB
Meanings
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(transitive) To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc.
I've been working on this problem for several days, but I still haven't figured it out.
John's in the studio working on the plans for the new house.
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(transitive) To exercise influence on someone.
Leave it to me. I'll try to work on the boss to give us the day off.
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, on.
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