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labour
[ ley-ber ]
labour
/ ˈɪə /
noun
- productive work, esp physical toil done for wages
- the people, class, or workers involved in this, esp in contrast to management, capital, etc
- ( as modifier )
a labour dispute
labour relations
- difficult or arduous work or effort
- ( in combination )
labour-saving
- a particular job or task, esp of a difficult nature
- the process or effort of childbirth or the time during which this takes place
- ( as modifier )
labour pains
- labour of lovesomething done for pleasure rather than gain
verb
- intr to perform labour; work
- intr; foll by for, etc to strive or work hard (for something)
- intrusually foll byunder to be burdened (by) or be at a disadvantage (because of)
to labour under a misapprehension
- intr to make one's way with difficulty
- tr to deal with or treat too persistently
to labour a point
- intr (of a woman) to be in labour
- intr (of a ship) to pitch and toss
Spelling Note
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܰԲ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- t·bdzܰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of labour1
Example Sentences
Upon returning to the White House in January, Trump removed many of the government's inspectors general and has installed acting heads of the watchdogs at the defence, commerce, labour and health departments.
"It's really tough because our labour force is the main expense in our business," she said.
Research suggests pregnancy at older ages increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and labour.
The reliability of the ONS's labour force survey has been an issue for some time.
"I told him I was going to Thailand. He thought it was a good plan. He wished me good health and safety," recalled Ko Naing, a 35-year-old labour rights activist.
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