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Phrase(s): work for something
1. to work for a group, company, etc. • Everyone at the picnic works for the same employer. • We work for the telephone company. 2. to work for a certain amount of money. • She says she works for a very good wage. • I won’t work for that kind of pay. 3. to work for an intangible benefit, such as satisfaction, glory, honor, etc. • The pay isn’t very good. I just work for the fun of it. • Sam says he works for the joy of working., Phrase(s): work for someone
1. to be employed by someone. • She works for Scott Wallace. • Who do you work for? 2. to work as a substitute for someone. • I will work for you while you are having your baby. • Right now, I am working for Julie, who is out sick.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs