Collocations with "work"

169 collocations found

Categories

ADJECTIVE + NOUN(52)NOUN + VERB(17)NOUN + NOUN(11)VERB + ADVERB(9)VERB + NOUN(8)ADVERB + VERB(2)ADJECTIVE + week(1)WARRANTY + NOUN(1)ADJECTIVE + visa(1)unskilled + NOUN(1)UNDERGRADUATE + NOUN(1)undercover + NOUN(1)trainee + VERB(1)TRAFFIC LIGHT + VERB(1)TRACTOR + VERB(1)VERB + tirelessly(1)tactic + VERB(1)VERB + synergistically(1)ADJECTIVE + surface(1)VERB + smoothly(1)shoddy + NOUN(1)shift + NOUN(1)VERB + shift (meaning: work period)(1)ADJECTIVE + schedule (plan of work)(1)VERB + satisfactorily(1)restoration + NOUN(1)VERB + productively(1)printer + VERB(1)plumbing + NOUN(1)PLOY + VERB(1)VERB + PLANTATION(1)plan + VERB(1)VERB + pedal(1)VERB + part-time(1)part-time + NOUN(1)missionary + NOUN(1)VERB + miracle(1)VERB + MINE (for minerals)(1)verb + METHODICALLY(1)method + VERB(1)machine + VERB (equipment)(1)VERB + machine (equipment)(1)LUNG + VERB(1)... OF literature (written works of art)(1)LIAISON + NOUN (communication)(1)LABORATORY + NOUN(1)VERB + JAW(1)innovative + NOUN(1)improvement + NOUN(1)VERB + harmoniously(1)VERB + full-time(1)full-time + NOUN(1)VERB + freelance(1)FOLLOW-UP + NOUN(1)flash + VERB(1)VERB + NOUN (on a farm)(1)FACTORY + NOUN(1)experiment (noun) + VERB(1)NOUN + ethic(1)ENGINEERING + NOUN(1)DONKEY + NOUN(1)VERB + diligently(1)VERB + differently(1)detective + NOUN(1)VERB + desk(1)NOUN: CURE + VERB(1)VERB + cooperatively(1)continue + NOUN (as object)(1)ADJECTIVE + colleague(1)VERB + collaboratively(1)VERB + cash register(1)brake + VERB(1)brain + VERB(1)ADJECTIVE + assignment(1)VERB + assiduously(1)VERB + adv.(1)
the metaphor works

Used to say that a metaphor is effective.

metaphor7.5
painstaking work

work done with great care and thoroughness

painstaking7.5
printer works

Refers to the operational state of a printer machine.

printer7.5
restoration work

the activity of restoring something

restoration7.5
stunt work

The job or activity of performing stunts.

stunt7.5
a tactic works

the tactic is effective

tactic7.5
unfinished work

refers to a task, project, or piece of art that is not yet complete

unfinished7.5
unskilled work

Refers to tasks or a job that can be done without prior training or specific skills.

unskilled7.5
gruelling work

Used to describe work that is extremely hard and tiring.

gruelling7.3
grueling work

Used to describe work that is extremely hard and tiring.

gruelling7.3
the motor works

Means the motor is functioning correctly.

motor7.3
a ploy works

the tactic is successful

ploy7.3
work steadily

To perform a task or job with continuous and regular effort.

steadily7.3
dental work

Professional treatment or repair of the teeth.

dental7.2
group work

Work that is done by a group of people working together.

group7.2
machine7.2
tiring work

describes a task or job that requires significant physical or mental effort

tiring7.2
anaesthetic works

A more informal way to say 'takes effect'.

anaesthetic7.0
brain7.0
the brake(s) work

the brakes function correctly

brake7.0
work collaboratively

to work together with other people on a joint project

collaboratively7.0
completed work

Refers to a finished task, project, or piece of art.

completed7.0
work day

A day on which one works.

day7.0
diplomacy works

When diplomatic efforts are successful.

diplomacy7.0
donkey work

figurative: the hard, boring part of a job

donkey7.0
indoor work

work or a job that is performed inside a building

indoor7.0
innovative work

work that is new, creative, and original

innovative7.0
investigative work

the process or activity of carrying out an investigation

investigative7.0
work methodically

Used to describe performing an action in a careful, ordered, and systematic way.

methodically7.0