work in

verb

To find time or space for, amid other things.

“He works in cybersecurity.”

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Meanings

verbwork in (third-person singular simple present works in, present participle working in, simple past and past participle worked in)

present singular third person works in · participle present working in · participle past worked in · past worked in

  1. transitiveTo find time or space for, amid other things.

    It'll be a tight schedule, but we can work you in.

  2. transitiveTo work out using a machine in between the sets of someone who is already using that machine.

    Is it okay if I work in while you rest?

  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, in.

    He works in cybersecurity.

    1 more example

    Next, you have to work the eggs in the batter.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
fit in
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APA

work in. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/work%20in

MLA

“work in.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/work%20in. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “work in,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/work%20in.

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