work on

US /wɜːrk ɑːn/
UK /wɜːrk ɑːn/
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1.

lavorare su, migliorare

to try to improve or develop something

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I need to work on my presentation skills.
Devo lavorare sulle mie capacità di presentazione.
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They are working on a new software update.
Stanno lavorando a un nuovo aggiornamento software.
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2.

convincere, persuadere

to try to influence or persuade someone

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I've been working on him to change his mind.
Ho cercato di convincerlo a cambiare idea.
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She's been working on her parents to let her go to the party.
Ha cercato di convincere i suoi genitori a lasciarla andare alla festa.
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