work

make uniform

“work the clay until it is soft”

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

“this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out”

a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing

“it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works”

have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

“The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought”

use or manipulate to one's advantage

“She knows how to work the system”

proceed along a path

“work one's way through the crowd”

prepare for crops

shape, form, or improve a material

“work stone into tools”

a place where work is done

“he arrived at work early today”

cause to undergo fermentation

“The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats”

the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)

“Picasso's work can be divided into periods”

perform as expected when applied

“This old radio doesn't work anymore”