working life

Definitions

1. 1

   Of a person, the period of their life spent in employment, between leaving school and…

   Of a person, the period of their life spent in employment, between leaving school and retirement.

2. 2

   Of an object, its lifespan, especially a durable good

   Of an object, its lifespan, especially a durable good; its expected duration or its actual duration.

   • Cheaper tires typically have a shorter working life than the pricier alternatives, which means that the total cost of ownership (per mile) is closer to equal although the upfront cost is more affordable.
   • A chapter of locomotive history was closed on Sunday, April 13, when the last Atlantic tender locomotive to remain in service on British Railways, No. 32424, Beachy Head, ended its working life of more than 46 years.

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