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

The team-captain label and All-American honors help, but the real selling points are Schrauth’s sturdy frame, strong hands and a physical style that works in tight quarters. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026

Valerii, who worked in the plant’s boiler house, and hoped to one day be promoted to one of its reactor shops, was taken by Nataliia’s gentle beauty, practicality, and work ethic. —Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026

She's lived many lives, working in real estate and archeology, raising five children, and surviving colon cancer. —Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026

There are eight lawyers working in the division, with plans to hire additional staffers in the next year. —Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for work in

• jerkin
• zircon