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    working - Dictionary definition and meaning for word working

    Definition
    (noun) a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
    Synonyms : workings
    Definition
    (adj) actively engaged in paid work
    Synonyms : on the job
    Example Sentence
    • the working population
    • the ratio of working men to unemployed
    • a working mother
    • robots can be on the job day and night
    Definition
    (adj) adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something
    Example Sentence
    • the party has a working majority in the House
    • a working knowledge of Spanish
    Definition
    (adj) adopted as a temporary basis for further work
    Example Sentence
    • a working draft
    • a working hypothesis
    Definition
    (adj) (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
    Synonyms : functional , operative , running
    Example Sentence
    • in running (or working) order
    • a functional set of brakes
    Definition
    (adj) serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity
    Example Sentence
    • discussed the working draft of a peace treaty
    • they need working agreements with their neighbor states on interstate projects

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text: we're not working out it's over
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