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Worked the cash register

🇬🇧 UK //wɜːkt ðə kæʃ ˈrɛdʒɪstə// 🇺🇸 US //wɜrkt ðə kæʃ ˈrɛdʒɪstər//

Meaning of Worked the cash register

To operate the device where transactions are processed in a store.

In simple words: Used the machine where customers pay for things.

Worked the cash register in a sentence

• She worked the cash register during the summer at the local grocery store.
• Every weekend, he worked the cash register at his uncle's restaurant.
• After training, I confidently worked the cash register for my first shift.
• When the store got busy, they needed someone to work the cash register quickly.
• As part of her job, she regularly worked the cash register and assisted customers.

How to use Worked the cash register

Commonly used in retail settings. Suitable for informal conversations but can also be used in professional settings when discussing job responsibilities.

Grammar pattern

worked + object

Memory hint

Imagine a cashier who earns a salary by handling cash at a register.

Related words

Collocations with Worked the cash register

• worked the cash register
• operate the cash register
• staff the cash register
• train on the cash register
• handle the cash register

Synonyms for Worked the cash register

• operated the cash register
• managed the till
• handled payments
• processed transactions
• served customers

Common mistakes with Worked the cash register

• Confusing with 'worked at the cash register' - emphasis on location vs action.
• Using 'work' instead of 'worked' - incorrect tense.
• Using 'the register' instead of 'cash register' - incomplete phrase.

Frequently asked questions about Worked the cash register

What does Worked the cash register mean?

Used the machine where customers pay for things.

What is the definition of Worked the cash register?

To operate the device where transactions are processed in a store.

How do you use Worked the cash register in a sentence?

She worked the cash register during the summer at the local grocery store.

Can you give another example of Worked the cash register?

Every weekend, he worked the cash register at his uncle's restaurant.

What are synonyms for Worked the cash register?

Common alternatives include operated the cash register, managed the till, handled payments, processed transactions, served customers.

What words go with Worked the cash register?

It commonly pairs with worked the cash register, operate the cash register, staff the cash register, train on the cash register, handle the cash register.

What are common mistakes when using Worked the cash register?

Confusing with 'worked at the cash register' - emphasis on location vs action. Using 'work' instead of 'worked' - incorrect tense. Using 'the register' instead of 'cash register' - incomplete phrase.

How do you pronounce Worked the cash register?

US: //wɜrkt ðə kæʃ ˈrɛdʒɪstər//, UK: //wɜːkt ðə kæʃ ˈrɛdʒɪstə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Worked the cash register?

Commonly used in retail settings. Suitable for informal conversations but can also be used in professional settings when discussing job responsibilities.