As a Noun: 1. An activity you do for which you are paid. English = work, job, employment, occupation. 2. 3. Something that you need to do that requires some effort. English = work, task. 4. The useful thing that something or someone does or is intended to do. English = function. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To do an activity for which you get paid. English = work, (be) employed. 2. To expend effort to do something that must be done. English = work.