be at work
(redirected from been at work)be at work
To have an impact or influence on something. Several factors were at work when I decided to move—the increase in rent was just one of them.
See also: work
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be at ˈwork
be having an influence or effect: Why did they lose the election? Several factors were at work... ♢ Evil forces are at work in this organization.See also: work
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