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

Those connections—and the broader effort to bring AC Milan’s community work into New York City—trace back to 2012, when three friends founded the AC Milan Club New York City. —Lee Igel, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

Senior starting pitcher Troy Simmonds worked into the seventh inning to get the win and improve to 5-2. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2025

The process took several hours and required Khalil’s attorney to work into the night. —Eric Levenson and Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025

Added to a compost pile or worked into garden soil, coffee grounds are a good soil amendment. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for work into

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