Work it/things
verb
To put effort to make something successful or acceptable.
Even though the project was difficult, they managed to work it through.
Often appears as...
- work it out
- work it through
verb
To operate or use something, especially by manipulating controls.
Does anyone know how to work this washing machine?
Often appears as...
- work the machine
- work the controls
verb
To artfully manipulate or plan something to achieve a desired goal.
He worked things to his own advantage.
Often appears as...
- work things to your advantage
- work things in your favor
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Performing to one's best ability, often in a reference to one's dancing or body movement skills.
She really knew how to work it on the dance floor.
Often appears as...
- work it on the dance floor
- work it at the gym
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
verb
To use charm or connections to get something.
She worked the room to get votes for the upcoming election.
Often appears as...
- work the room
- work the crowd
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To put effort to make something successful or acceptable.
Even though the project was difficult, they managed to work it through.
Often appears as...
- work it out
- work it through
verb
To operate or use something, especially by manipulating controls.
Does anyone know how to work this washing machine?
Often appears as...
- work the machine
- work the controls
verb
To artfully manipulate or plan something to achieve a desired goal.
He worked things to his own advantage.
Often appears as...
- work things to your advantage
- work things in your favor
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Performing to one's best ability, often in a reference to one's dancing or body movement skills.
She really knew how to work it on the dance floor.
Often appears as...
- work it on the dance floor
- work it at the gym
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
verb
To use charm or connections to get something.
She worked the room to get votes for the upcoming election.
Often appears as...
- work the room
- work the crowd
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Persistence Pays
This usage emphasizes determination in difficult situations to achieve success.
We had issues, but we worked it out together.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context
Often used when discussing problems in relationships or personal challenges.
After the argument, they took time to work things through.
Pro Tip 3/3Solution Finding
Implies actively seeking a solution or compromise in complex scenarios.
Let's sit down and work it out together.
Pro Tip 1/3Persistence Pays
This usage emphasizes determination in difficult situations to achieve success.
We had issues, but we worked it out together.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context
Often used when discussing problems in relationships or personal challenges.
After the argument, they took time to work things through.
Pro Tip 3/3Solution Finding
Implies actively seeking a solution or compromise in complex scenarios.
Let's sit down and work it out together.
Pro Tip 1/3Persistence Pays
This usage emphasizes determination in difficult situations to achieve success.
We had issues, but we worked it out together.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context
Often used when discussing problems in relationships or personal challenges.
After the argument, they took time to work things through.
Pro Tip 3/3Solution Finding
Implies actively seeking a solution or compromise in complex scenarios.
Let's sit down and work it out together.
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