inner workings

plural noun

: the parts (of something) that are only known by the people who work on it

He wanted to experience the inner workings of the political campaign.

Examples of inner workings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On one hand, the refinery’s IPO is a good opportunity for Nigerians to co-own an industry leader and will be a welcome window into the energy market’s inner workings. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Here, top executives from some of Journeys’ major brand partners discuss the inner workings of their collaborations. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

This article is part of the Business of Influence series, examining the inner workings of content creation and how the industry is set to change in the years to come. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

The inner workings of these buildings are guarded like state secrets. — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026