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Definition working in British English

working adjective

adjective
/ˈwɜː(r)kɪŋ/
1

a working person has a job

Example

Sessions run in the evenings to allow working parents to attend.

Example

Compare your own situation with that of other working women.

Synonyms and related words
at the coalface be back in business employment
1.1

doing a job that involves mostly physical work

Example

How will these changes affect the ordinary working man?

2

relating to work

Example

a good working relationship between producers and distributors

Example

After the meeting there will be a working lunch.

Example

The strikers are demanding better working conditions.

Synonyms and related words
at the coalface be back in business employment
3

something that is working can be operated or used

Example

In the grounds of the priory is a working watermill.

Synonyms and related words
useful efficient effective
3.1

a working model of something such as a machine is a small copy of it that works in the same way as the real thing

Synonyms and related words
cardboard cut-out cast cast
Example

Applicants should have a working knowledge of Greek.

Example

This working document could become the draft of an eventual peace agreement.

Example

I gave him a revised working drawing showing greater detail.

Synonyms and related words
satisfactory adequate fine
Definition working in British English

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