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

• 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

The Policy Forum’s analysis found that educators in Wisconsin’s small districts were more likely to exit their jobs, as well as those working in urban districts and districts with mostly low-income students or students of color. —Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025

With a new cohort of Method actors working in today’s Hollywood, Daniel Day-Lewis is disappointed with the craft’s public perception. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025

Its large 8-by-10-foot size can work in living rooms, bedrooms, and offices alike. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025

Kimberly Hébert Gregory, the actress best known for her work in HBO’s Vice Principals, has died. —Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon