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

In recognition of his early work in physics and computing, Wolfram became in 1981 the youngest recipient of a MacArthur Prize Fellowship. — Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026

After 16 years working in media, Ellner changed gears and pursued a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the University of Westminster in London. — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Quebec Cinema Awards in 2019 for her work in Sashinka. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Its optical pickup is designed to work in both desktop and vertical positions, while anti-shock buffering provides 40 seconds of protection for audio CDs and up to 120 seconds for MP3 files. — New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon