working

• Bezeichnet etwas, das funktioniert oder richtig arbeitet, oder sich auf Arbeit bezieht.

Describes something that is functioning or operating properly, or relating to work.

1. Functioning properlyA2formal

   Operating or functioning correctly or effectively.

   Funktionierend

   • The working machine produced perfect results.
   • Is the working copy of the software ready?
   • They repaired the working parts of the engine.

   Synonymefunctionalfunctioningin operationoperationaloperativeserviceableusable

   Antonymebrokendefectivefaultyinoperativemalfunctioningnonfunctional

2. Employed or having a jobA2formal

   Having a paid job; employed.

   arbeitend

   • Working parents often need childcare services.
   • He comes from a working family.
   • The working population is growing rapidly.

   Synonymeemployedwage-earning

   Antonymeidlejoblessunemployed

3. Used for practical purposesB1formal

   Suitable or used for everyday practical use, rather than for display.

   Arbeits-

   • This is the working model of the invention.
   • She wore her working clothes to the farm.
   • The working drawings were approved by the architect.

   Synonymeeverydayfunctionalpracticalserviceableusefulutilitarianworkaday

   Antonymedecorativedisplayornamental

• Substantiv, das den Prozess, die Art und Weise oder die Tätigkeit des Funktionierens oder Arbeitens bezeichnet, oft im Zusammenhang mit Beschäftigung oder Mechanismen.

A noun referring to the act, process, or manner of functioning or operating, often in the context of employment or machinery.

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1. Operation or FunctioningB1formal

   The way in which a machine, system, or process operates or functions.

   Funktionsweise

   • The working of the engine was explained by the mechanic.
   • We need to understand the working of this new software.
   • The working of the government system is complex.

   Synonymeactionfunctionfunctioningoperationperformancerunning

   Antonymebreakdownfailuremalfunctionstoppage

2. Employment or LaborA2formal

   The activity of doing a job or being employed.

   Arbeit

   • Many people are looking for working in the city.
   • The conditions of working have improved recently.
   • He has been in working for over 20 years.

   Synonymeemploymentjoblabortoilwork

   Antonymeidlenessleisurerestretirementunemployment

3. B2formal

   A method or process used to achieve something.

   Methode oder Verfahren

   • The working of the experiment was documented carefully.
   • This is the working behind our successful strategy.
   • The working of the algorithm is quite efficient.

   Synonymeapproachmechanismmethodoperationprocedureprocesssystemtechnique

• Verb, das die Ausübung von Tätigkeiten, Aufgaben oder Handlungen bezeichnet, oft zum Zweck der Erwerbstätigkeit oder Zielerreichung; auch vom Funktionieren von Maschinen oder Einrichtungen.

A verb used to indicate performing labor, tasks, or activities, often for employment or to achieve a result.

1. Perform labor or tasksA1formal

   To do work or employment activities to earn money or achieve results.

   Arbeiten

   • She works as a teacher in a local school.
   • He works long hours to support his family.
   • They work together on the project every day.

   Synonymedrudgegrindlaborperspireplug awayslavestrivesweattoil

   Antonymeidlelazeloafplayrest

2. A2formal

   To function or operate correctly or as intended.

   Funktionieren

   • The machine works perfectly after repairs.
   • Does your phone work without internet?
   • The plan worked exactly as expected.

   Synonymeactfunctiongooperateperformrun

   Antonymebreakfailmalfunction

3. Achieve a resultB1informal

   To have a desired effect or produce a result.

   Wirken

   • The medicine worked quickly to reduce the pain.
   • His excuse didn't work with the boss.
   • The strategy worked well during the crisis.

   Synonymepan outsucceedtake effectwork out

   Antonymefail

4. Cultivate or shapeB2formal

   To shape, form, or cultivate something through effort.

   Bearbeiten

   • She worked the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
   • Farmers work the land to grow crops.
   • He worked the dough into a thin crust.

   Synonymecultivatefashionformmoldshapetill

   Antonymeignoreneglect

Phrasal-Variantenwork atwork inwork offwork onwork outwork overwork throughwork up