work in

phrasal-verb
UK: /wɜːk ɪn/
US: /wɝːk ɪn/

  1. To include something as part of a plan, schedule, or design.

    1. I'll work in a short break during the meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to work in some time for questions at the end of the presentation to get feedback. [ ] [ ]

  2. To gradually incorporate something into your life, routine, or system.

    1. Try to work in some exercise each day. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's trying to work in healthier eating habits into her daily routine. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be employed or have a job at a particular place.

    1. I work in a small office downtown. [ ] [ ]
    2. My sister used to work in a restaurant before becoming a teacher. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "work in" in English means: To include something as part of a plan, schedule, or design., To gradually incorporate something into your life, routine, or system., To be employed or have a job at a particular place..

The phonetic transcription of "work in" is /wɜːk ɪn/ in British English and /wɝːk ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "work in": "I'll work in a short break during the meeting.". More examples on the page.