working
Translation
working, functioning, operational, employed
Examples
He is a working man.
He is a working man.
Is the coffee machine working?
Is the coffee machine working?
We need a working knowledge of Spanish.
We need a working knowledge of Spanish.
Grammar Patterns
a working ((noun)) employed or functioning He is a working man.
be working to be functioning Is the coffee machine working?
Similar Words
Synonyms: functioning, operational, employed
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to work', used as an adjective to describe a state of action or function.
Memory Tips
Think of something or someone in the state of 'work' or being active.