good work
ɡʊd wɜːrk
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Definition of good work - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
praisetask or job performed well
  • The teacher commended the student for his good work.
2.
achievementhigh-quality effort or achievement
  • The team was praised for their good work on the project.
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Expressions with good work

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keep up the good workv.
continue doing well or working hard
You're doing great, keep up the good work!

Expressions with good

do goodv.
have a positive effect
Eating healthy does good for your body..
for goodadv.
permanently, with no intention of reversal
He moved abroad for good..
good catchn.
successful action of catching a ball in sports
That was a good catch by the outfielder.
good goingexp.
expression of approval or praise for success
Good going on finishing the project early!
in a good moodadj.
feeling happy and positive
She was in a good mood after hearing the news.
a good ear for musicn.
talent for understanding and appreciating music
His good ear for music makes him a great composer.

Expressions with work

work onv.
exert effort to achieve a task or goal
They are working on the new project.
work aroundv.
arrange schedule or activities to accommodate something
She worked around her meetings to fit in a doctor's appointment.
work awayv.
continue working on something without stopping
She would work away at her painting for hours.
work inv.
find time or space for amid other things
I will work in a meeting at 3 PM.
diving into workn.
starting work with energy and focus
After the meeting, she made a diving into work.
get off workv.
finish the workday and leave the workplace
I usually get off work at 5 PM.
hang out after workv.
spend time relaxing with others after work
We often hang out after work at the local cafe.
line of workn.
kind of job or work someone does to earn money
She changed her line of work last year.
out of workadj.
not having a job or employment
He has been out of work for months.
put to workv.
assign a job or task to someone
The manager put the new employee to work immediately.

Terms related to good work

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accomplishmentachievementcreditkudosmeritpraiserecognitionsuccesseffortoutcomeperformanceproductivity

Terms with good work included in their meaning

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bonusn.
work reward
extra money given for good work
rewardedadj.
compensated
given something in return for good behavior or work
community servicen.
volunteering
voluntary work for the common good
routine maintenancen.
maintenance
regular planned work that keeps equipment or systems in good condition
fit for dutyadj.
work readiness
in good condition to perform work
job well donen.
work
recognition for good work
outstanding workn.
excellent
work that is exceptionally good
building maintenancen.
buildings
work that keeps a structure safe clean and in good condition

Examples of good work in a sentence

  • Volunteers received recognition for their good work in the community.
  • She received an award for her good work.
  • The volunteers were recognized for their good work.

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  1. French:bon travail, travail de qualité, ...
  2. German:gute Arbeit, ...
  3. Italian:buon lavoro, ottimo lavoro, ...
  4. Spanish:buen trabajo, excelente labor, ...
  5. Portuguese:bom trabalho, excelente trabalho, ...
  6. Chinese:出色工作, 出色的工作, ...
  7. Japanese:良い仕事, ...
  8. Arabic:عَمَل جَيِّد, إِنجاز مُمتاز, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲבוֹדָה טוֹבָה, עֲשִׂיָּה טוֹבָה, ...
  10. Russian:хорошая работа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гарна робота, хороша робота, ...
  12. Hindi:अच्छा काम, ...
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