(idiomatic) To work slowly by strictly following all work rules, usually in a work-to-rule job action, as part of unionized labor protest.

Alternative spelling of work-to-rule

A labor protest in which employees do only the minimum work required by the rules of a workplace, following safety or other regulations to the letter in order to cause a slowdown.

Of or pertaining to such a protest.

A work that can be considered to be of practical use, such as software, encyclopedias, dictionaries and textbooks; it has no point of view and is non-fiction.

(Britain) The days of the week that are usually worked on, i.e. Monday to Friday.

plural of working week

Alternative spelling of workshy

Professional experience. / (UK) A short unpaid period of time at a workplace, to gain experience of a working environment.

The value that one ought to work hard at one's job or duties. / The tendency to work hard at one's job or duties.