What does "Work on" mean?

be engaged in

Synonym: working on a project Opposite: not working on anything

"Work on" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Well, just tell me what you're working on, huh?

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5E3

What are you working on now?

— Extra English S1E5

I'm still working on mine.

— Friends S1E5

Right, we're gonna be working on his neck so we have some time.

— Grey's Anatomy S9E23

Um, I have a big project that I'm working on.

— How I Met Your Mother S7E12

I worked hours on this cake.

— Modern Family S5E7

right now I can show you what I've been working on

— Peppa Pig S5E46

Now that we're all on the same page, let's get together tonight and work on it.

— The Big Bang Theory S8E21

"Work on" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 15 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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