verb
Meaning 1
to put to use
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
put to work
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verb
Meaning 2
Give a job; Force to work (even if it is make-work)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
cause to work
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he is working his servants hard
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: work
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
Narrower terms: exercise, work, work out, warm up, cybernate, computerize, computerise, rack, overwork, exploit
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Azerbaijani: işə salmaq — to put to use