give somebody work

Oh, they decided not to give us quite so much work?

He gave us too much work, and not enough time to do it.

Though at least his father was giving him significant work to do.

Let us not give work to those who already have enough of it.

The town changed its face and gave work to many workers.

Far more important to give him a good day's work, and the confidence to go on another time.

"I have been thinking of giving you some additional work."

He had given her his work and home telephone numbers.

"I would never give my work to anyone to read," she said.

The city, in fact, has already started to give work to the 17 contractors.