Legwork
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛɡˌwɜːrk/
Legwork (noun)
- Work you do by walking, travelling, or visiting places to get information or complete something.
- Practical effort done to gather facts, check details, or solve a problem, often before writing or deciding.
- Time and effort someone must spend to make progress, even though it is not the main responsibility.
Examples
- The job needs legwork, so I walk and measure everything.
- She did legwork all morning, then returned to write the report.