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

For the moment, the Cubs want Swanson to focus on his work in the batting cage. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 June 2026

Instead, his comments indicate the Cubs are betting that regression will eventually work in Suzuki's favor, even if the waiting process remains uncomfortable for everyone involved. —Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

Other guardrails in the bill include naming an individual on the guardianship petition instead of an organization, requiring certification of all staff working in guardian roles at private guardianship organizations, and periodic background checks of those employees. —Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026

Sunglasses won’t work in place of eclipse glasses or solar viewers, which are thousands of times darker and held to an international standard. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon