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

Tonia Arey Arey has worked in real estate, public advocacy and community engagement. — Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Sharp’s ambition to work in menstrual health was driven largely by the fact that it’s been overlooked in research, clinical practice, and by society for so long. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

To call Stewart’s work in that show a tour de force would be an understatement. — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026

The health insurance company that specializes in government programs will work in this market. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon