work for

work for someone 

1. to be employed by someone. She works for Scott Wallace. Who do you work for?

2. . to work as a substitute for someone. I will work for you while you are having your baby. Right now, I am working for Julie, who is out sick.

See also: work

work for something 

1. to work for a group, company, etc. Everyone at the picnic works for the same employer. We work for the telephone company.

2. . to work for a certain amount of money. She says she works for a very good wage. I won't work for that kind of pay.

3. to work for an intangible benefit, such as satisfaction, glory, honor, etc. The pay isn't very good. I just work for the fun of it. Sam says he works for the joy of working.

See also: work