(management) An authorization to expend resources to perform a task.

(transitive) To improve a prototype, or first draft. / (transitive, slang) To physically attack in order to cause injury.

(idiomatic, of a host, hostess, or guest) To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation.

(law) In copyright law, a work that is a variation of an original work sufficiently similar to contain protected elements of the original work, but sufficiently different to qualify for copyright protection independent of the original work.

Alternative spelling of legwork

(Britain) Practicum (college course).

plural of work placement

(archaic, intransitive) To perform miracles or magic. / (idiomatic) (transitive with for or on) To be highly successful as a solution.

plural of work house

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, nights. / (euphemistic) To work as a prostitute.