Work to

verb

To strive hard for achieving a goal or target.

We are working to improve customer service.
Visual representation of "work to" - To strive hard for achieving a goal or target.

Often appears as...

  • working to improve
  • working to achieve
verb

To operate in a specified way.

This machine works to a very high precision.
Visual representation of "work to" - To operate in a specified way

Often appears as...

  • machine working to
  • system working to

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To plan or act according to a strategy or plan.

They are working to a plan.
Visual representation of "work to" - To plan or act according to a strategy or plan

Often appears as...

  • working to a plan
  • working to a strategy

Usage tips

Academic

verb

To strive hard for achieving a goal or target.

We are working to improve customer service.
Visual representation of "work to" - To strive hard for achieving a goal or target.

Often appears as...

  • working to improve
  • working to achieve
verb

To operate in a specified way.

This machine works to a very high precision.
Visual representation of "work to" - To operate in a specified way

Often appears as...

  • machine working to
  • system working to

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To plan or act according to a strategy or plan.

They are working to a plan.
Visual representation of "work to" - To plan or act according to a strategy or plan

Often appears as...

  • working to a plan
  • working to a strategy

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "work to"
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Goal-oriented Effort

Focuses on the commitment to achieve specific aims.

Illustration for Goal-oriented Effort
She's working to become a lawyer.
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Progress Emphasis

Implies an ongoing process of continuous improvement or development.

Illustration for Progress Emphasis
They are working to refine their skills.
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Collaborative Undertones

May suggest teamwork or collaboration towards a common goal.

Illustration for Collaborative Undertones
Our team is working to win the championship.
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Goal-oriented Effort

Focuses on the commitment to achieve specific aims.

Illustration for Goal-oriented Effort
She's working to become a lawyer.
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Progress Emphasis

Implies an ongoing process of continuous improvement or development.

Illustration for Progress Emphasis
They are working to refine their skills.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collaborative Undertones

May suggest teamwork or collaboration towards a common goal.

Illustration for Collaborative Undertones
Our team is working to win the championship.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Goal-oriented Effort

Focuses on the commitment to achieve specific aims.

Illustration for Goal-oriented Effort
She's working to become a lawyer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Progress Emphasis

Implies an ongoing process of continuous improvement or development.

Illustration for Progress Emphasis
They are working to refine their skills.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collaborative Undertones

May suggest teamwork or collaboration towards a common goal.

Illustration for Collaborative Undertones
Our team is working to win the championship.
Visual representation of the word "Work to"

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