work to

phrasal verb

worked to; working to; works to

chiefly British

: to work within the limits of (something)

We have to work to a very tight budget.

Examples of work to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As recently as last May, Musk had said SpaceX was working to land its first uncrewed Starship on Mars as soon as late 2026. —Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026

Additionally, Altadena Town Council leadership is working to connect the resident with nonprofit organizations that may be able to provide financial assistance to help relocate the RV onto their property. —Zach Boetto, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026

While some Minnesota cities are turning over their new Local Affordable Housing Aid to their counties, one south metro city is working to keep its funds — and its residents — at home. —Mars King, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026

Biss, a former assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Chicago, is backed by the 314 Action Fund, a fundraising committee that works to elect Democrats with science backgrounds. —Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for work to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou