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

The academy is designed to give residents an insight into the inner workings of the police department through lectures and hands-on demonstrations, police said in a news release. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

The minutes, which shed light on the inner workings of the central bank, showed bankers divided on the future direction of interest rates. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026

In fact, with its ultra-sensitive infrared vision, the JWST has been able to peer into the heart and inner workings of Centaurus A like no telescope that has gone before. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 July 2026

Officer Moore told the outlet that Charlie was set to experience the inner workings of a patrol vehicle, from the flashing lights to the sound of the sirens. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026