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slaving

/ˈsleɪvɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does slaving mean?

verb

The act of working very hard, especially in order to meet a deadline. To be forced to work in a situation where one is treated unfairly or cruelly.

Example

"The team was slaving away to meet the project deadline."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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