How to Pronounce "work down"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈdaʊn
WURK DOWN
wˈɜːk/ /dˈaʊn
WURK DOWN
Definition
To gradually reduce something, such as a quantity, debt, or task, by persistent effort or repeated action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
wˈɜːk/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK DOWN
UK
WURK DOWN
Listen in Context
I'm trying to work down my credit card debt.
She needs to work down her to-do list before the weekend.
We should work down the pile of paperwork on the desk.
It's going to take months to work down that loan, but we'll get there.