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Definition
To divide labour; to split up work among different people.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the practical distribution of tasks within a team or group setting. It is frequently used when planning a project or organizing chores to ensure efficiency and fairness. Unlike more formal terms for cooperation, this emphasizes the separation of duties rather than the act of working together.
Examples
Let's divide the work quickly, each of us does half.
Have you guys decided how to divide the work yet?
Related words
Common phrases
clear division of labour
divide the work and cooperate
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply sharing or splitting an object, as it is strictly reserved for tasks, responsibilities, or work assignments.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
