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Heavily occupied, or busily involved in an important activity
To be irritating or upsetting, typically with repeated or unpleasant acts
Present participle for to develop or perform work on something
“After a long shift, and when most folks were in bed, Cameron went home to work on his secret project.”
Present participle for to persuade or exercise influence on someone
“Larry has volunteered to work on the boss to give us the rest of the day off.”
Present participle for to perform a series of actions on something
Present participle for to persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
Present participle for to influence, usually emotionally
Present participle for to improve on
Present participle for to act on, or put into action, a request
Present participle for to do repeatedly in order to gain skill
Present participle for to control or determine
Present participle for to design or plan an approach for a given task or project
Present participle for to carry out duties as a member of
Present participle for to persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises
Present participle for to serve as a member of a council, jury, or other official body
Present participle for to shape or form a given material
Present participle for to complain or express discontent in a wearisome manner
Present participle for to hem in
Present participle for to find an answer or solution to a problem or question
Present participle for to energetically devote, or begin devoting, effort to something
Present participle for to fix or repair something
Present participle for to control or influence (a person or course of action)
Present participle for to implore someone to do something
(busy with) Deeply engaged in a given activity
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