work into

phrasal verb

worked into; working into; works into

1

: to add or include (something) in (something)

She tried to find a way of working her question into the conversation.

2

: to stir or mix (something) into (something)

Work the nuts and raisins into the dough.

3

: to gradually cause (someone) to be in (an excited, angry, or frightened state)

He worked himself into a rage/panic.

Examples of work into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The book, which has a decidedly feminist bent, becomes a surprise best-seller, and soon Penelope finds herself in Hollywood, surrounded by blowhard executives and puerile male screenwriters who want to adapt her work into a blockbuster. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026

Both students would like to continue their TV and media work into college and beyond. —Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

Seinfeld and Louis-Dreyfus posted pics to Instagram late Sunday night, sending longtime fans of their work into spirals of happiness, if the multitude of likes is any indicator. —Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025

Existing MetroCards will also continue to work into 2026, allowing riders to use remaining balances. —Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for work into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue