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Definition of labored - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
effortUS done with difficulty or effortUS
- His breathing was labored after the long run.
2.
unnaturalUS lacking natural ease or fluencyUS
- The speech was labored and hard to follow.
Expressions with labored
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difficulty in breathing
The patient showed signs of labored breathing after the surgery.
Origin of labored
Latin, laborare (to work)
Terms with labored included in their meaning
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medical
in a manner that involves audible, labored breathing
effort
in a labored or slow manner
medical
difficult or labored breathing often due to illness
labored breathing
difficult or labored respiration
respiratory illness
suffer from coughing or labored breathing due to illness
Examples of labored in a sentence
The engine made a labored noise. Her movements were labored, showing her exhaustion. The artist's brushstrokes appeared labored and forced.
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- French:laborieux, forcé, ...
- German:mühsam, gequält, ...
- Italian:affannoso, forzato, ...
- Spanish:dificultoso, trabajado, ...
- Portuguese:difícil, forçado, ...
- Chinese:费力的, 不流畅的, ...
- Japanese:苦しい, ぎこちない, ...
- Arabic:مجهد, متكلف, ...
- Hebrew:מְאוּמָּץ, מְאֻמָּץ, ...
- Russian:затруднённый, ...
- Ukrainian:важкий, натягнутий, ...
- Hindi:कठिन, अप्राकृतिक, ...
Definition of labor - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
paid jobUS work done for wages especially physical workUS
- He found labor in the construction industry.
2.
workforceUS workers collectively in an economy or industryUS
- The new policies aim to protect the rights of labor..
3.
workers' movementUS organized effort by workers to improve conditionsUS
- Labor organized a strike for higher wages.
4.
childbirthUS process of childbirth from contractions to deliveryUS
- She went into labor early in the morning.
Verb
1.
effortUS work hard with physical or mental effortUS
- She labored for hours on the project.
2.
medicalUS experience the process of childbirthUS
- She labored for twelve hours before the baby was born.
Expressions with labor
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work done for passion or personal satisfaction, not for money
Writing her novel was a true labor of love.
repeat or stress a point more than needed
Please don't labor the point any further.
result or reward from hard work
The promotion was the fruit of her labor.
results or rewards gained from hard work
She finally enjoyed the fruits of labor after years of study.
believe something false or incorrect without realizing it
He labors under the illusion that he is a great singer.
to discuss a topic excessively
He tends to labor the issue during meetings.
explain something that is already clear
He tends to labor the obvious during meetings, which annoys everyone.
persist in a mistaken belief
She labors under a delusion that her work is flawless.
start having contractions and signs of giving birth
She went into labor early this morning.
physically demanding work requiring great effort
Building the bridge was hard labor for the workers.
experiencing the process of childbirth
She was in labor for eight hours before the baby was born.
pain experienced by a woman during childbirth
She managed her labor pain with breathing exercises.
group that represents workers and fights for better job conditions
The labor union negotiated higher wages for its members.
requiring a lot of human work and effort
Farming is often considered labor-intensive.
physical work done by hand or with simple tools
Manual labor is required to build the stone wall.
work done against one's will under threat
The prisoners were subjected to forced labor in the camp.
detention site where captives do forced work, often in brutal conditions
They were sent to a labor camp for years of forced work.
overall situation of workers at jobs, including pay, safety and hours
The report highlighted terrible labor conditions in the factories.
situation where employers cannot find enough workers for needed jobs
The restaurant closed on Mondays because of a severe labor shortage.
work done by people who are forced to work
The pyramids were built using slave labor.
temporary work paid daily
Day labor is common in agricultural fields.
contract between employers and employees
The labor agreement was signed after weeks of negotiation.
total number of workers available for employment
The labor force includes both employed and unemployed individuals seeking work..
person who leads a labor movement
The labor leader organized a strike for better wages.
Origin of labor
Latin, labor (toil, work)
Examples of labor in a sentence
Labor unions fought for better working conditions. Labor is essential for economic growth. The demand for skilled labor is increasing. The labor union negotiated better working hours. Labor has been pivotal in advocating for workers' rights. The labor lasted for over 12 hours.
During labor, she focused on her breathing. He labored tirelessly to finish the book. They labored in the fields from dawn till dusk. She began to labor as the contractions intensified. Many women labor for hours before delivery.
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- French:travail, travailler, ...
- German:Arbeit, arbeiten, ...
- Italian:lavoro, lavorare, ...
- Spanish:trabajo, trabajar, ...
- Portuguese:trabalho, trabalhar arduamente, ...
- Chinese:劳动, 努力, ...
- Japanese:労働, 取り組む, ...
- Arabic:عَمَالَة, جَهَدَ, ...
- Hebrew:עֲבוֹדָה, לַעֲמֹל, ...
- Russian:работа, трудиться, ...
- Ukrainian:робота, працювати, ...
- Hindi:मजदूरी, मेहनत करना, ...
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