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put to work

Other forms: puts to work

Definitions of put to work
  1. verb
    cause to work
    synonyms: work
    do work, work
    be employed
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    types:
    exercise, work, work out
    give a workout to
    warm up
    cause to do preliminary exercises so as to stretch the muscles
    computerise, computerize, cybernate
    control a function, process, or creation by a computer
    rack
    put on a rack and pinion
    exploit, overwork
    work excessively hard
    warm up
    cause to do preliminary exercises so as to stretch the muscles
    limber
    cause to become limber
    overdrive
    drive or work too hard
    type of:
    apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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