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Collocation

do paperwork

verb + uncountable noun verb + uncountable noun

Definition

to complete administrative documents and forms as part of a job or task

'do paperwork' is a common English collocation. to complete administrative documents and forms as part of a job or task

Visual cue for do paperwork

do + paperwork

“I need to do paperwork before I can leave the office.”

Examples

  • I have to _____ paperwork for the new job today.
  • She usually _____ paperwork in the afternoon when it’s quiet.
  • We _____ paperwork after the meeting to finalize the order.
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  • He _____ paperwork for the visa application all weekend.
  • I’m _____ paperwork right now, so I can’t take calls.
  • They had to _____ paperwork before the patient could be admitted.
  • By Friday, the team will have _____ all the paperwork for the audit.
  • If you want a refund, you’ll need to _____ some paperwork at the counter.
  • Most of the morning was spent _____ paperwork instead of meeting clients.