Meaning & use
work on
To spend time and effort trying to improve, complete, or repair something.
See it in a sentence
She has been working on her novel for almost three years.
The mechanic worked on the engine for hours before it finally started.
A note on using this word
Common synonyms include 'tackle,' 'develop,' and 'refine,' depending on whether the effort is just beginning or nearly finished.
Words with a similar meaning
labor ontackle
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Words with an opposite meaning
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