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• Descreve aquilo que funciona ou opera corretamente, ou que está relacionado ao trabalho.

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

1. Functioning properlyA2formal

   Operating or functioning correctly or effectively.

   Funcionando

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

   Sinônimosfunctionalfunctioningin operationoperationaloperativeserviceableusable

   Antônimosbrokendefectivefaultyinoperativemalfunctioningnonfunctional

2. Employed or having a jobA2formal

   Having a paid job; employed.

   Empregado

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

   Sinônimosemployedwage-earning

   Antônimosidlejoblessunemployed

3. Used for practical purposesB1formal

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

   De uso prático

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

   Sinônimoseverydayfunctionalpracticalserviceableusefulutilitarianworkaday

   Antônimosdecorativedisplayornamental

• Substantivo que se refere ao processo, modo ou maneira de funcionar ou de trabalhar, frequentemente no contexto de emprego, de operação de máquinas ou 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.

   Funcionamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosactionfunctionfunctioningoperationperformancerunning

   Antônimosbreakdownfailuremalfunctionstoppage

2. Employment or LaborA2formal

   The activity of doing a job or being employed.

   Trabalho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosemploymentjoblabortoilwork

   Antônimosidlenessleisurerestretirementunemployment

3. B2formal

   A method or process used to achieve something.

   Método ou processo

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

   Sinônimosapproachmechanismmethodoperationprocedureprocesssystemtechnique

• Verbo que indica realizar trabalho, tarefas ou ações, geralmente com o objetivo de emprego ou de alcançar um resultado. Também pode significar funcionar ou operar.

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.

   Trabalhar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdrudgegrindlaborperspireplug awayslavestrivesweattoil

   Antônimosidlelazeloafplayrest

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.

   Sinônimosactfunctiongooperateperformrun

   Antônimosbreakfailmalfunction

3. Achieve a resultB1informal

   To have a desired effect or produce a result.

   Funcionar

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

   Sinônimospan outsucceedtake effectwork out

   Antônimosfail

4. Cultivate or shapeB2formal

   To shape, form, or cultivate something through effort.

   Cultivar ou moldar

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

   Sinônimoscultivatefashionformmoldshapetill

   Antônimosignoreneglect

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