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

Assessing security threats and implementing aviation security measures primarily falls to national authorities, working in coordination with airport operators, airlines and law enforcement. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

By combining money with hard work in a traditionally Democratic state, Rockefeller overcame suspicions of political opportunism and rose from state legislator to secretary of state to governor. — Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

The Baltimore County resident, who has long worked in economic development, helps women with market research, branding and scaling their businesses. — Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2026

The next compliance deadline is in 2029 and for months now, city leaders have been debating the best path forward to ensure people who work in Park Ridge can live in Park Ridge. — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon