Does it work for you Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdəz/, /dɪz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈwɝk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈju

DUHZ-it WURK-fer-YOO

UK

dəʊz/ /ˈɪt/ /wˈɜːk/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈuː

DOHZ-it WURK-fer-YOO

Definition

This expression is used to ask if something, like a time, plan, or solution, is convenient or suitable for someone.

Usage & Nuances

Polite and neutral, commonly used when scheduling or making arrangements. Can refer to time, plans, or ideas. Often used in emails, texts, or spoken English. Alternatives: 'Is that okay for you?', 'Does that suit you?'. Not slang.

• Spanish: ¿te funciona? - ¿te va bien?
• Portuguese (BR): funciona para você? - serve para você?
• Portuguese (PT): funciona para ti? - serve para ti?
• Chinese (Simplified): 适合你吗？ - 对你有用吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 適合你嗎？ - 對你有用嗎？
• Hindi: क्या यह आपके लिए ठीक है? - क्या यह आपके लिए काम करता है?
• Arabic: هل يناسبك؟ - هل يعمل هذا من أجلك؟
• Bengali: আপনার জন্য সুবিধাজনক হবে কি - এটা আপনার জন্য ঠিক আছে কি
• Russian: вам удобно - это вам подходит
• Japanese: ご都合はいかがですか - それで大丈夫ですか
• Vietnamese: có phù hợp với bạn không - bạn thấy ổn không
• Korean: 괜찮으세요 - 가능하세요
• Turkish: sana uygun mu - senin için uygun mu
• Urdu: کیا یہ آپ کے لیے ٹھیک ہے - کیا یہ آپ کے لیے مناسب ہے
• Indonesian: apakah cocok untukmu - apakah sesuai untukmu

Example Sentences

Does it work for you if we meet at 3 PM?

basic

This option is available—does it work for you?

basic

We can start on Monday—does it work for you?

basic

I’ll call you later—does it work for you or is it too late?

natural

I’m free Thursday afternoon—does it work for you to meet then?

natural

Let’s set up a meeting—does it work for you if I send you a calendar invite?

natural