work on

verb

worked on; working on; works on

transitive verb

1

: affect

worked on my sympathies

2

: to strive to influence or persuade

Examples of work on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The duo discussed various subjects, including Colbert’s work on an upcoming Lord of the Rings film in New Zealand and his impressive suit collection, which was gifted to him after the Late Show ended. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

How salicylic acid works on skin Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, most often used as a chemical exfoliant. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

Outsyders was founded in 2024, and has worked on films like Imax’s Blue Angels, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Moana, and other films. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

The better skill is knowing when not to use technology to work on your vacation. — Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for work on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon