Work towards Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɝk/ /ˈtɔɹdz/, /təˈwɔɹdz

WURK tuh-WURDZ

UK

wˈɜːk/ /tʊwˈɔːdz

WURK tuh-WAWDZ

Definition

To make efforts or take action over time in order to achieve a goal, result, or objective.

Usage & Nuances

Used for goals or progress (not instant results). Common with nouns: 'work towards a goal', 'work towards improvement'. Sometimes followed by a gerund: 'work towards becoming a doctor'. Usually semi-formal to neutral; not slangy.

• Spanish: trabajar para - esforzarse por - trabajar hacia
• Portuguese (BR): trabalhar para - trabalhar em direção a
• Portuguese (PT): trabalhar para - trabalhar no sentido de
• Chinese (Simplified): 努力实现 - 朝…努力
• Chinese (Traditional): 努力實現 - 朝…努力
• Hindi: की ओर काम करना
• Arabic: يعمل من أجل - يسعى لتحقيق
• Bengali: লক্ষ্যের দিকে অগ্রসর হওয়া - (কিছু) অর্জনের জন্য চেষ্টা করা
• Russian: стремиться к - работать над достижением
• Japanese: 目指して努力する - 目標に向かって取り組む
• Vietnamese: hướng tới - nỗ lực đạt được
• Korean: 향해 노력하다 - 목표를 이루기 위해 힘쓰다
• Turkish: hedefe yönelmek - amaç için çalışmak
• Urdu: کی طرف کام کرنا - حاصل کرنے کی کوشش کرنا
• Indonesian: berupaya untuk - bekerja menuju

Example Sentences

I am working towards my degree.

basic

She works towards her goals every day.

basic

We work towards a better future.

basic

He’s working towards becoming fluent in English.

natural

The team is working towards a solution to the problem.

natural

Little by little, we’re working towards positive change.

natural