Work on
/wɜː(r)k ɒn/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To take action or effort to improve or complete a task or skill.
- She needs to work on her presentation skills before the big meeting.
- He spent the weekend working on his car to get it running again.
2. To focus on influencing or persuading someone.
- The politician needs to work on his image for the upcoming election.
- She tried to work on her parents to let her attend the concert.
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