Collins English-English Dictionary

working ['w3ːkɪŋ]

1. 1. n the operation or mode of operation of something

2. 2. n the act or process of moulding something pliable

3. 3. n a convulsive or jerking motion, as from excitement

4. 4. n [often plural] a part of a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked

5. 5. n [plural] the whole system of excavations in a mine

6. 6. n a record of the steps by which the result of a calculation or the solution of a problem is obtained

   all working is to be submitted to the examiners

7. 7. n [rare] slow advance against or as if against resistance

8. 8. adj [prenominal] relating to or concerned with a person or thing that works

   a working man

9. 9. adj concerned with, used in, or suitable for work

   working clothes

10. 10. adj (of a meal or occasion) during which business discussions are carried on

    working lunch

    working breakfast

11. 11. adj capable of being operated or used

    a working model

12. 12. adj sufficiently large or accurate to be useful or to accomplish a desired end

    a working majority

    a working knowledge of German

13. 13. adj (of a theory, etc) providing a basis, usually a temporary one, on which operations or procedures may be carried out