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

• edge in
• fit (in or into)
• inject
• insert
• insinuate
• intercalate
• interject
• interpolate
• interpose
• intersperse
• introduce
• sandwich (in or between)

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 duo discussed their partnership as well as the impact of the director’s work in Japanese and international cinema. —Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025

For her work in Emilia Pérez, Saldaña accepted the trophy onstage at the Barker Hanger in Los Angeles on Friday, Feb. 7. —Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025

Kidman was nominated not for Babygirl, but for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work in Special Ops: Lioness for the Critics Choice Awards. —Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025

Donnie worked in construction, did electrical work, farmed and was a manager at Stewart Liquor Store. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1