Worker
noun
A person who does a job, especially a job that involves physical labor.
He is a construction worker.
Often appears as...
- construction worker
- office worker
noun
A person who works in a specific occupation.
She is a social worker.
Often appears as...
- social worker
- healthcare worker
noun
Any person who does work, whether paid or not.
Volunteers are workers, too.
Often appears as...
- volunteer worker
- community worker
noun
A member of a social insect colony that does not reproduce but performs tasks such as taking care of the young or protecting the colony.
The worker bees gather nectar and pollen.
Often appears as...
- worker bee
- worker ant
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Technical
noun
A person who does a job, especially a job that involves physical labor.
He is a construction worker.
Often appears as...
- construction worker
- office worker
noun
A person who works in a specific occupation.
She is a social worker.
Often appears as...
- social worker
- healthcare worker
noun
Any person who does work, whether paid or not.
Volunteers are workers, too.
Often appears as...
- volunteer worker
- community worker
noun
A member of a social insect colony that does not reproduce but performs tasks such as taking care of the young or protecting the colony.
The worker bees gather nectar and pollen.
Often appears as...
- worker bee
- worker ant
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Work
Indicates someone doing manual tasks, usually in construction, manufacturing, or similar.
The workers were laying bricks at the construction site.
Pro Tip 2/2Workplace Lingo
Often used in a workplace setting to refer to colleagues within the same institution.
Workers must wear safety gear on the premises.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Work
Indicates someone doing manual tasks, usually in construction, manufacturing, or similar.
The workers were laying bricks at the construction site.
Pro Tip 2/2Workplace Lingo
Often used in a workplace setting to refer to colleagues within the same institution.
Workers must wear safety gear on the premises.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Work
Indicates someone doing manual tasks, usually in construction, manufacturing, or similar.
The workers were laying bricks at the construction site.
Pro Tip 2/2Workplace Lingo
Often used in a workplace setting to refer to colleagues within the same institution.
Workers must wear safety gear on the premises.
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Mick Mountz: What...
Did you ever stop to think about how those items of inventory actually found their way inside that box in the warehouse? So I'm here to tell you it's that guy right there. So deep in the middle of that picture, you see a classic pick-pack worker
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Would you sacrifice one...
but there is a very large man on the bridge next to you. If you push him over, his body will stop the trolley, saving the five workers, but he'll die. To utilitarians, the decision is exactly the same, lose one life to save five.
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Upgrading management...
in other words business is rapidly involving and worked as not if we were to take apart this pie chart and replace the word email with memo this could represent the life of a worker one century ago and it's frustrating because
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Queen Ant Mating Season...
Even a wing has some nutritional value. The rest of the workers take him into the nest. He has their support, at least for the time being. He's on probation. Until he actually mates with the queen, he could still be attacked.
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The life cycle of a...
Meanwhile, cotton uses more insecticides and pesticides than any other crop in the world. These pollutants can be carcinogenic, harm the health of field workers, and damage surrounding ecosystems.
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Her Majesty, The Termite...
imagine you're the queen you're attended by millions of sterile worker termites who live to feed you groom you and carry your eggs away when you lay them you aren't acting helpless because you
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Killer Ant Swarm...
protecting the smaller workers inside their massive jaws create an impregnable barricade the soldiers create these protective tunnels whenever they cross open ground
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
these silky cocoons all ant workers are female and sterile unable to reproduce themselves their sole purpose in life is to serve the queens
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
the attacking trough workers drive on into the nest as news of the attack reaches the corral Queen she withdraws to the deepest
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Ants Battle to Protect...
A colony may lose many workers in defence of its home. But their sacrifice helps safeguard the next generation.
Video examples
Mick Mountz: What...
Did you ever stop to think about how those items of inventory actually found their way inside that box in the warehouse? So I'm here to tell you it's that guy right there. So deep in the middle of that picture, you see a classic pick-pack worker
Video examples
Would you sacrifice one...
but there is a very large man on the bridge next to you. If you push him over, his body will stop the trolley, saving the five workers, but he'll die. To utilitarians, the decision is exactly the same, lose one life to save five.
Video examples
Upgrading management...
in other words business is rapidly involving and worked as not if we were to take apart this pie chart and replace the word email with memo this could represent the life of a worker one century ago and it's frustrating because
Video examples
Queen Ant Mating Season...
Even a wing has some nutritional value. The rest of the workers take him into the nest. He has their support, at least for the time being. He's on probation. Until he actually mates with the queen, he could still be attacked.
Video examples
The life cycle of a...
Meanwhile, cotton uses more insecticides and pesticides than any other crop in the world. These pollutants can be carcinogenic, harm the health of field workers, and damage surrounding ecosystems.
Video examples
Her Majesty, The Termite...
imagine you're the queen you're attended by millions of sterile worker termites who live to feed you groom you and carry your eggs away when you lay them you aren't acting helpless because you
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
protecting the smaller workers inside their massive jaws create an impregnable barricade the soldiers create these protective tunnels whenever they cross open ground
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
these silky cocoons all ant workers are female and sterile unable to reproduce themselves their sole purpose in life is to serve the queens
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
the attacking trough workers drive on into the nest as news of the attack reaches the corral Queen she withdraws to the deepest
Video examples
Ants Battle to Protect...
A colony may lose many workers in defence of its home. But their sacrifice helps safeguard the next generation.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gloria Steinem
American Activist
We are still behaving as if a worker really doesn't have a family because the work pattern really was meant for men who really were the financial support but weren't looking after their families. We need to change this, and we can easily do that.
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
I'm always asked, 'What's the secret to success?' But there are no secrets. Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.
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Gina Raimondo
American Politician
What we have to do is support business, but also support our workers with job training programs and with reasonable wages.
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Harry Kewell
When I was playing, some people said I was a luxury player, but I was just a hard worker.
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Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
We must ensure American workers get the long-overdue raise they deserve.
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Karl Marx
German Philosopher
Workers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your chains.
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Bill Foster
American Politician
The NLRB provides important protections to American workers.
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Nancy Pelosi
American Politician
Jobs mean freedom for workers to support their families.
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Ron Johnson
American
I have a great deal of respect for Wisconsin workers.
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Kay Ivey
American Politician
Developing quality workers is so important.
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Gloria Steinem
American Activist
We are still behaving as if a worker really doesn't have a family because the work pattern really was meant for men who really were the financial support but weren't looking after their families. We need to change this, and we can easily do that.
Quote examples
Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
I'm always asked, 'What's the secret to success?' But there are no secrets. Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.
Quote examples
Gina Raimondo
American Politician
What we have to do is support business, but also support our workers with job training programs and with reasonable wages.
Quote examples
Harry Kewell
When I was playing, some people said I was a luxury player, but I was just a hard worker.
Quote examples
Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
We must ensure American workers get the long-overdue raise they deserve.
Quote examples
Karl Marx
German Philosopher
Workers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your chains.
Quote examples
Bill Foster
American Politician
The NLRB provides important protections to American workers.
Quote examples
Nancy Pelosi
American Politician
Jobs mean freedom for workers to support their families.
Quote examples
Ron Johnson
American
I have a great deal of respect for Wisconsin workers.
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Kay Ivey
American Politician
Developing quality workers is so important.
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