'make-work' definitions:

Definition of 'make-work'

From: WordNet
noun
Active work of little value; "while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork" [syn: busywork, make- work]

Definition of 'make-work'

From: GCIDE
  • make-work \make-work\ n. Active work of litle value, such as assignments given by teachers to students to keep them busy while the teacher performs other tasks, or chores performed to while away time; also called busywork.
  • Syn: busywork. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]