put to work

• Fazer alguém ou algo começar a funcionar, trabalhar ou ser usado para um determinado objetivo ou tarefa.

To cause someone or something to begin functioning, operating, or being used for a specific purpose or task.

1. Assign a taskB1informal

   To give someone a job or task to do.

   Atribuir uma tarefa

   • The manager put the new intern to work immediately.
   • She was put to work sorting through the files.
   • They put the volunteers to work cleaning the park.

2. Utilize or applyB2informal

   To use something, such as a skill or resource, for a practical purpose.

   Pôr em prática

   • He put his knowledge of computers to work to solve the problem.
   • She put her creativity to work designing the new logo.
   • The team put their experience to work on the challenging project.