work on

English

Verb

work on (third-person singular simple present works on, present participle working on, simple past and past participle worked on)

1. (transitive) To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc.

   John's in the studio working on the plans for the new house.

   I've been working on this problem for several days, but I still haven't figured it out.

2. (transitive) To exercise influence on someone.

   Leave it to me. I'll try to work on the boss to give us the day off.

3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work,‎ on.

   Do you work on Sundays?