waging
ˈweɪdʒɪŋ
Definition

Definition of waging - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
warengaged in a conflict or battle
  • The waging armies clashed on the battlefield.
battling engaging fighting
2.
conflictcarrying on a campaign or struggle
  • The waging activists continued their protest for weeks.
conducting engaging
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actively involved in starting or carrying out war
The war-waging country refused to negotiate.

Origin of waging

Old English, wagian (to move)

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military
government ship used for waging war

Examples of waging in a sentence

  • Waging battles have devastated the region.
  • The waging campaigners showed no signs of stopping.
  • Waging workers demanded better conditions.

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  1. French:en guerre, menant, ...
  2. German:kämpfend, ...
  3. Italian:in conflitto, in atto, ...
  4. Spanish:en guerra, en curso, ...
  5. Portuguese:em guerra, em luta, ...
  6. Chinese:交战的, 进行中的, ...
  7. Japanese:戦っている, 運動を続けている, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحارِب, خائِض, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוֹחֵם, נֶאֱבָק, ...
  10. Russian:воюющий, ведущий кампанию, ...
  11. Ukrainian:воюючі, проводять кампанію, ...
  12. Hindi:संघर्षरत, अभियान चला रहे, ...
wage
weɪdʒ

Definition of wage - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
paymentmoney paid regularly for work done
  • She receives her wage every Friday.
pay salary
2.
hourly rateUSamount of money paid per hour of workUS
  • The wage for this job is $15 per hour.
pay remuneration salary

Verb

tr.
1.
conflictcarry on a campaign or conflict
  • They decided to wage war against the invaders..
conduct
2.
effortengage in a sustained effort or activity
  • They plan to wage a campaign for better education.
carry out conduct
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wage too low to cover basic living needs
Many workers receive a slave wage in this factory.
condition of being forced to work for low wages
The factory workers protested against wage slavery and demanded better pay.
person who works solely for financial survival
He felt like a wage slave, working just to pay the bills..
gradual increase in wages over time
Wage creep can affect company budgets significantly.
start a campaign against a problem or issue
They vowed to wage war on poverty in the city.
conduct a prolonged struggle
The activists continue to wage a battle for equal rights.

Origin of wage

Old North French, wage (pledge)

Examples of wage in a sentence

  • Workers demanded a higher wage during the strike.
  • The minimum wage has increased this year.
  • She negotiated a higher wage for her new position.
  • The activists plan to wage a campaign for environmental protection.
  • He vowed to wage a battle against corruption.
  • The organization will wage a battle against climate change.

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  1. French:salaire, mener, ...
  2. German:Lohn, führen, ...
  3. Italian:stipendio, portare avanti, ...
  4. Spanish:salario, emprender, ...
  5. Portuguese:salário, empreender, ...
  6. Chinese:工资, 发动, ...
  7. Japanese:賃金, 戦争をする, ...
  8. Arabic:أَجْر, شَنَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׂכָר, לְנַהֵל, ...
  10. Russian:зарплата, вести войну, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зарплата, вести, ...
  12. Hindi:मजदूरी, लड़ाई करना, ...
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