(ˈʌndəˌwɜːk) ninsufficient or inadequate workvb (intr) 1. to do less work than is expected, required, or suitable2. to do a particular kind of work for a lower price than other workers in the same field3. to work in secret
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(ˌʌn dərˈwɜrk)
v.t. 1. to do less work on than is necessary. 2. to employ inadequately. v.i. 3. to do less work than is normal or proper. [1495–1505]