Example sentences of "it work on the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Design is both the practical business of fitting the type and illustrations to editorial imperatives ‘ making it work on the page ’ and the subtler business of giving the report the right feel and character .
2 But we think it is highly regrettable that economic development is being seen as an integral part of the war against terrorism , not least for those charged with making it work on the ground .
3 But it does n't wor do it does n't So it works on the H P but not on the Sun is that right ?
4 It works on the principle that the pursuer will not be able to change direction as efficiently as the prey .
5 It works on the assumption that each side is willing to move from its starting point during the negotiations .
6 It works on the basis of a magnetic coil , which generates a high frequency radio signal , converting mercury gas inside the bulb into a " plasma " , emitting ultra-violet light which strikes the bulb 's phosphorous coating and makes it glow .
7 Normally there 's load down stairs but obviously it 's it works on the basis erm
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