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work to

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worked to; working to; works to

Definition of work to

chiefly British
: to work within the limits of (something) We have to work to a very tight budget.

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“Work to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20to. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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