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Definition of working majority - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
politicsTECH. UK majority large enough to allow government to pass legislationTECH. UK
- The party won a working majority in the election.
- The government maintained a working majority throughout its term.
- A working majority is crucial for passing new laws.
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Expressions with working
average employee, especially one with a routine, low-paying job
He's just another working stiff trying to make ends meet.
continuously working without stopping
The team is working around the clock to meet the deadline.
extremely unpleasant work environment causing stress or discomfort
It's hell working there with all the constant pressure.
humorous way to ask if someone is working hard or not
He walked by my desk and said, 'working hard or hardly working?'
functioning beyond expected lifespan
The ancient computer is working on borrowed time and could fail any day.
hours in a day dedicated to work
Her working day starts at 9 AM.
functioning correctly without any issues
The printer is in working order after the repair.
animal trained to perform tasks for humans
The working animal helped the farmer plow the field.
functioning in the intended manner
The new software is working as expected.
environment and terms under which a job is performed
The working conditions at the factory improved significantly last year..
place where people do their jobs
The working environment at the new office is very modern.
family with employed members
The government supports working families with tax credits.
farm that is actively engaged in agricultural production
The working farm produces both dairy and wheat for local markets..
time period when someone is expected to work
My working hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM.
daily routine and environment at a job
His working life involves a lot of travel.
state in which something functions correctly
The mechanic ensured the car was in working order before returning it..
individual employed in any job
Every working person contributes to the economy.
period during which work is performed
She logged eight hours of working time yesterday..
days Monday to Friday for work
In the UK, the working week is usually Monday to Friday.
functioning properly and ready for use without needing repair
The technician confirmed the elevator was in good working order.
periods of work that last much longer than usual schedules
Long working hours made it hard for him to see his family.
system allowing staff to choose different work hours or locations
The company introduced flexible working to help parents with childcare.
time of life when people are generally allowed or expected to work
In this country, the working age starts at eighteen.
informal agreement to work together
The two companies have a working agreement to share resources.
Expressions with majority
majority of people who do not express their opinions publicly
The silent majority often has a significant impact on election outcomes..
election win by a very large margin
The candidate secured a landslide majority in the election.
majority recorded but not effective in practice
Despite the paper majority, the board couldn't pass the resolution.
very small majority in a decision-making body
The bill passed with a razor majority in the senate.
person who stands alone in their opinion
Despite the opposition, he remained a majority of one.
become legally recognized as an adult
She will reach her majority at eighteen.
small number more than half in a group or vote
The bill passed with a slim majority.
largest part of a group or quantity
The vast majority of students passed the exam.
smallest number more than half needed to win
The law passed with a bare majority.
with only a small number more in favor than against
The bill passed by a narrow majority.
method of making choices where the option with most votes wins
The committee used majority voting to select the final project proposal.
number of votes equal to at least two out of three
The law passed with a two-thirds majority.
having more than half of the total
The proposal was accepted because the votes were in the majority.
very large number or percentage of a group
The overwhelming majority supported the new rule.
very large number of votes more than others
The party won with a thumping majority.
change opinion or vote to match the larger group
She went over to the majority in the final vote.
choose someone by voting with overwhelming support
The citizens elected her with a thumping majority.
the view held by more than half of a group
The majority opinion was in favor of the new policy.
small number more than half in a group or vote
The bill passed with a slender majority.
oppression by majority group over minority
The policy was criticized as a tyranny of the majority.
decision or opinion shared by more than half of a group
Company policy on remote work followed the majority judgment of employees.
process where more than half agree
The decision was made by majority operation.
political party member ensuring discipline and vote alignment
The majority whip secured enough votes for the bill.
system where the greater number makes decisions or holds more power
Majority rule decided the outcome of the vote.
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- French:majorité fonctionnelle, ...
- German:funktionsfähige Mehrheit, ...
- Italian:maggioranza funzionale, ...
- Spanish:mayoría funcional, ...
- Portuguese:maioria funcional, ...
- Chinese:执政多数, ...
- Japanese:作業多数, ...
- Arabic:أَغْلَبِيَّة عَامِلَة, ...
- Hebrew:רֹב תִּפְעוּלִי, ...
- Russian:рабочее большинство, ...
- Ukrainian:працююча більшість, ...
- Hindi:कार्यशील बहुमत, ...
- Bengali:কার্যকর সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠতা, ...
- Catalan:majoria suficient, ...
- Czech:vládní většina, ...
- Danish:arbejdsdygtigt flertal, ...
- Dutch:werkende meerderheid, ...
- Greek:αυτοδύναμη πλειοψηφία, ...
- Hungarian:kormányzóképes többség, ...
- Khmer:សំឡេងភាគច្រើនគ្រប់គ្រាន់, ...
- Korean:작동 다수, ...
- Persian:اکثریت مؤثر, ...
- Polish:stabilna większość, ...
- Portuguese (BR):maioria funcional, ...
- Romanian:majoritate funcțională, ...
- Swedish:arbetande majoritet, ...
- Thai:เสียงข้างมากเด็ดขาด, ...
- Turkish:çalışan çoğunluk, ...
- Vietnamese:đa số cầm quyền, ...
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