working
1 of 2adjective/ˈwɝkɪŋ/
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having an occupation that provides one with a salary
B1- She's a working mother, balancing her career with raising her children.
- The working population contributes to the economy through their employment.
- The government implemented policies to support working families, such as affordable childcare and parental leave.
- Working professionals often seek opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
- Working adults face the challenge of balancing work commitments with personal life.
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functioning correctly and effectively
- The technician ensured that all the equipment was in working order.
- After the repairs, the car is now in working condition.
- The software update restored the system to a working state.
- The factory's machinery is fully working after the maintenance check.
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strong or numerous enough to achieve a specific goal or function effectively
- They devised a working plan to tackle the project within the deadline.
- The team needs a working solution to handle the unexpected problem.
- They found a working compromise that satisfied all parties involved.
- The engineers developed a working prototype of the new device.
- The committee has a working majority to pass the new legislation.
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established as a temporary or provisional basis to be used for further development or refinement
- The team used a working draft of the proposal to gather initial feedback.
- The committee has a working model of the project that will be revised later.
- They agreed on a working schedule to manage the project deadlines more effectively.
- The researchers created a working hypothesis to guide their experiments.
- The organization adopted a working framework to address immediate issues before finalizing the plan.
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serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity