worksite
noun
work·site
ˈwərk-ˌsīt 
variants
or work site
plural worksites or work sites
1
: a place where construction, demolition, renovation, or repair work is in progress
The course will make site workers aware of the differences between disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites …—
North Country Now (Potsdam, New York)
North Country Now (Potsdam, New York)"We have started to install erosion controls at the worksite off of Oakdale Avenue and crews have completed the installation of one rock entrance to the worksite …," said Energy Transfer spokesperson Joe Massaro.—Damon C. Williams
Damon C. WilliamsThe new, permanent repairs will consist of removing the two existing bridge spans and installing two new ones. … Crews will also replace gravel and rails as well as perform some minor resurfacing at the work site.—Christopher Cann
Christopher CannMHBA [=Manitoba Home Builder's Association] renovator members take worksite safety just as seriously.—Lanny McInnes
Lanny McInnes2
: a place (such as an office or factory) where people work : workplace
The … survey covers 131,000 businesses and government agencies which make up 670,000 worksites …—Nate DiCamillo
Nate DiCamillo… large numbers of employees have only a virtual presence at their worksites.—The Victoria (British Columbia) Times Colonist
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While rioters are targeting ICE agents carrying out official duties in local communities, assaults are also occurring during worksite enforcement actions.
—Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Immigration roundups at some worksites have also been reported recently.
—June 5, CBS News, 5 June 2025
The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement to NBC News that Garcia interfered with an arrest during a targeted worksite operation.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 23 May 2025
The Trump administration reinstated worksite audits, expanded deportation priorities, and issued new executive orders on border security.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Immigration roundups at some worksites have also been reported recently.
—June 5, CBS News, 5 June 2025
The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement to NBC News that Garcia interfered with an arrest during a targeted worksite operation.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 23 May 2025
The Trump administration reinstated worksite audits, expanded deportation priorities, and issued new executive orders on border security.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Worksite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worksite. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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