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

• edge in
• fit (in or into)
• inject
• insert
• insinuate
• intercalate
• interject
• interpolate
• interpose
• intersperse
• introduce
• sandwich (in or between)

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

Catholic women do much of the church’s work in schools and hospitals and are usually responsible for passing the faith to the next generation. —Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

Mitchell grew up in Gary, Indiana, worked in human resources and has nine children. —Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025

With the prevalence of side gigs and freelance work in today’s economy, many people are small-business owners without even realizing it. —Vlad Rusz, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

Jessica Hynes has joined the cast of the series about a young autistic archivist who works in the police criminal records department of City of York Police after establishing herself as an invaluable member of the team. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon