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• Describe algo que funciona o opera correctamente, o que está relacionado con el trabajo o la ocupación.

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

1. Functioning properlyA2formal

   Operating or functioning correctly or effectively.

   funcionando correctamente

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

   Sinónimosfunctionalfunctioningin operationoperationaloperativeserviceableusable

   Antónimosbrokendefectivefaultyinoperativemalfunctioningnonfunctional

2. Employed or having a jobA2formal

   Having a paid job; employed.

   que trabaja, empleado

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

   Sinónimosemployedwage-earning

   Antónimosidlejoblessunemployed

3. Used for practical purposesB1formal

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

   de trabajo

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

   Sinónimoseverydayfunctionalpracticalserviceableusefulutilitarianworkaday

   Antónimosdecorativedisplayornamental

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso, la manera o el modo de funcionar o trabajar, frecuentemente en contextos de empleo o de mecanismos.

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.

   funcionamiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosactionfunctionfunctioningoperationperformancerunning

   Antónimosbreakdownfailuremalfunctionstoppage

2. Employment or LaborA2formal

   The activity of doing a job or being employed.

   Empleo o trabajo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosemploymentjoblabortoilwork

   Antónimosidlenessleisurerestretirementunemployment

3. B2formal

   A method or process used to achieve something.

   Método o procedimiento

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

   Sinónimosapproachmechanismmethodoperationprocedureprocesssystemtechnique

• Verbo que denota realizar labor, tareas o acciones, a menudo con fines de empleo o para lograr un resultado; también significa funcionar u operar correctamente.

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.

   trabajar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdrudgegrindlaborperspireplug awayslavestrivesweattoil

   Antónimosidlelazeloafplayrest

2. A2formal

   To function or operate correctly or as intended.

   funcionar

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

   Sinónimosactfunctiongooperateperformrun

   Antónimosbreakfailmalfunction

3. Achieve a resultB1informal

   To have a desired effect or produce a result.

   Funcionar, surtir efecto

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

   Sinónimospan outsucceedtake effectwork out

   Antónimosfail

4. Cultivate or shapeB2formal

   To shape, form, or cultivate something through effort.

   trabajar (la tierra)

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

   Sinónimoscultivatefashionformmoldshapetill

   Antónimosignoreneglect

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