WORKS Definition & Meaning

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plural noun

often functioning as singular a place where a number of people are employed, such as a factory
the sum total of a writer's or artist's achievements, esp when considered together
the works of Shakespeare
the deeds of a person, esp virtuous or moral deeds performed as religious acts
works of charity
the interior parts of the mechanism of a machine, etc
the works of a clock
in the works informal.
in preparation
spanner in the works
See spanner
the works slang.
1. full or extreme treatment
2. a very violent physical beating
  to give someone the works
slang.
a syringe
modifier of or denoting a racing car, etc, that is officially entered by a manufacturer in an event
a works entry

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In the UK, Jaguar Land Rover announced it would "pause" all shipments to the US as it works to "address the new trading terms".

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Spokespeople for the UC Office of the President, the central administrative operation that works with all campuses and handles federal government relations, did not immediately reply to a request for more details.

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Jaguar Land Rover has announced it will "pause" all shipments to the US as it works to "address the new trading terms" after tariffs were imposed earlier this week.

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That one is solid because it works on two levels, using each players’ initials but also highlighting the fact they all have a strong shot.

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“Particularly just with, I think understanding what works for us, that’s the biggest thing, what works for us.”

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