Work on

verb

To try to make something better.

He is working on his English pronunciation.
Visual representation of "work on" - To try to make something better

Often appears as...

  • work on improvements
  • work on skills
verb

To spend time producing or improving something.

The crew is currently working on a new movie.
Visual representation of "work on" - To spend time producing or improving something

Often appears as...

  • working on a report
  • working on a painting
verb

To apply oneself to, or employ oneself in something.

She started working on a new project.
Visual representation of "work on" - To apply oneself to, or employ oneself in something

Often appears as...

  • work on a task
  • work on an assignment
verb

To try to influence in order to gain a favourable decision.

My sister is working on my parents to let us go to the concert.
Visual representation of "work on" - To try to influence in order to gain a favourable decision

Often appears as...

  • work on persuading
  • work on convincing

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

verb

To try to make something better.

He is working on his English pronunciation.
Visual representation of "work on" - To try to make something better

Often appears as...

  • work on improvements
  • work on skills
verb

To spend time producing or improving something.

The crew is currently working on a new movie.
Visual representation of "work on" - To spend time producing or improving something

Often appears as...

  • working on a report
  • working on a painting
verb

To apply oneself to, or employ oneself in something.

She started working on a new project.
Visual representation of "work on" - To apply oneself to, or employ oneself in something

Often appears as...

  • work on a task
  • work on an assignment
verb

To try to influence in order to gain a favourable decision.

My sister is working on my parents to let us go to the concert.
Visual representation of "work on" - To try to influence in order to gain a favourable decision

Often appears as...

  • work on persuading
  • work on convincing

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

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Continuous Process

Often implies ongoing effort and repeated actions over time.

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I've been working on my fitness all year.
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Self-improvement

Commonly used to refer to personal development activities.

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He's working on his temper to avoid conflicts.
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Continuous Process

Often implies ongoing effort and repeated actions over time.

Illustration for Continuous Process
I've been working on my fitness all year.
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Self-improvement

Commonly used to refer to personal development activities.

Illustration for Self-improvement
He's working on his temper to avoid conflicts.
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Continuous Process

Often implies ongoing effort and repeated actions over time.

Illustration for Continuous Process
I've been working on my fitness all year.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Self-improvement

Commonly used to refer to personal development activities.

Illustration for Self-improvement
He's working on his temper to avoid conflicts.
Visual representation of the word "Work on"

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