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 26 years, Wilson worked in his own carpet-cleaning business, available to customers 24/7. —Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

Kinlaw works in drywall sales, according to the Gaston Gazette, and was elected to the board in 2022. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026

Officer Kenvar Pujoe remained on active duty as of Thursday, according to CPD, working in the alternate response section in the Rogers Park (24th) District. —Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

While Marie was incarcerated at Bryan, working in the education department as a clerk, her boss, Donald Ross, often sent her to a storage closet in the testing room to organize supplies. —Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon