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work properly

work properly

Meaning of work properly

function correctly

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British English/ˈwɜːk ˈprɒpəli/
American English/tə ˈwɝk prɑpɚli/
Russian transcription[rɐˈbotətʲ ɪsˈpravnə]
work properly
work properly - работать исправно
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work properly with Russian translation

work properly usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Убедитесь, что посудомойка сливает воду правильно, чтобы она могла работать исправно.

Make sure the dishwasher drains properly so it will work properly.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Если электрический чайник не кипятит, он не будет работать исправно, и его следует выключить из сети.

If the electric kettle doesn't boil, it won't work properly and you should unplug it.

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work properly belongs to the topic "Household Appliances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

work properlyработать исправно
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

work properly synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between work properly / work well / work fine / function normally / be in working order / operate smoothly

🇬🇧English
work properly

neutral base phrase meaning to function as expected

B1Very Often

The washing machine doesn't work properly.

Стиральная машина не работает исправно.

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🇬🇧English
work well

general positive evaluation; more subjective

B1Very Often

The heater works well now that the filters are clean.

Обогреватель работает хорошо теперь, когда фильтры чистые.

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🇬🇧English
work fine

informal, casual statement that something is fine/okay

B1Very Often

The coffee maker works fine after I cleaned it.

Кофеварка работает нормально после того, как я её почистил.

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🇬🇧English
function normally

implies operating in the usual or expected way

B1Often

The microwave is functioning normally after the repair.

Микроволновка работает нормально после ремонта.

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🇬🇧English
be in working order

describes a device's state: functioning correctly and usable

B1Often

Before selling it, check that the fridge is in working order.

Перед продажей проверьте, что холодильник в рабочем состоянии.

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🇬🇧English
operate smoothly

emphasizes smooth, uninterrupted operation

B1Often

After the update the fridge compressor operates smoothly.

После обновления компрессор холодильника работает плавно.

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🇬🇧English
operate efficiently

focuses on efficient performance (energy, speed, resources)

B1Often

An energy-efficient boiler operates efficiently and saves costs.

Энергоэффективный котёл работает экономно и снижает расходы.

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perform reliably

emphasizes reliability and consistent performance over time

B1Often

A good vacuum should perform reliably for years.

Хороший пылесос должен надёжно работать годами.

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work properly translation: работать исправно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce work properly

/ˈwɜːk ˈprɒpəli/

work properly translation

работать исправно

work properly examples

Make sure the dishwasher drains properly so it will work properly.

work properly transcription

/ˈwɜːk ˈprɒpəli/, /tə ˈwɝk prɑpɚli/

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work properly meaning: what does it mean?

function correctly

work properly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

work properly is pronounced as /ˈwɜːk ˈprɒpəli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

work properly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Make sure the dishwasher drains properly so it will work properly. Translation: Убедитесь, что посудомойка сливает воду правильно, чтобы она могла работать исправно.

Is work properly part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, work properly (работать исправно) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is work properly part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, work properly (работать исправно) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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