work in

verb

worked in; working in; works in

transitive verb

1

: to insert or cause to penetrate by repeated or continued effort

2

: to interpose or insinuate gradually or unobtrusively

worked in a few topical jokes

Synonyms of work in

• insert
• introduce
• fit (in or into)

Examples of work in in a Sentence

I think that we can work in one more interview in the afternoon lineup.

managed to work in several references to baseball in his paper on the merits of teamwork

Recent Examples on the Web

As the new European campaign starts, the hope around the Bernabeu is that Mourinho’s pretty awful Champions League record over the past decade is less important than a deep understanding of what works in the competition for Madrid. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

In Switzy, Cline’s tendency to let her plots roam around a flat surface rather than run up hills works in her favor. — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

The Current had to replace pivotal starts like striker Bia Zaneratto (to Palmeiras in Brazil) and USWNT midfielder Claire Hutton (to Bay FC) while Armas gained knowledge in a league he’s never worked in. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026

Le Drian, who is seventy-nine years old and currently serves as France’s special envoy to Lebanon, has worked in the Middle East for nearly two decades. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon