1. A task, project, or job that has significant value, impact, or consequence
She is engaged in important work that will benefit the community.
Ela está envolvida em um trabalho importante que beneficiará a comunidade.
2. Meaningful or consequential labor that contributes to a larger goal or purpose
The research team is doing important work in the field of medicine.
A equipe de pesquisa está realizando um trabalho importante no campo da medicina.