Work in
verb
To work slowly or consistently towards one's goal.
I worked in a few jogs during my vacation to keep up my exercise routine.
Often appears as...
- work in a break
- work in exercise
verb
To be employed in a specific field or industry.
She works in the technology sector.
Often appears as...
- work in technology
- work in finance
verb
To add to a mixture and incorporate thoroughly.
Work in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
Often appears as...
- work in butter
- work in oil
verb
To make a reference to something indirectly or subtly within conversation or text.
He managed to work in a plug for his new book during the interview.
Often appears as...
- work in a reference
- work in a mention
verb
To work slowly or consistently towards one's goal.
I worked in a few jogs during my vacation to keep up my exercise routine.
Often appears as...
- work in a break
- work in exercise
verb
To be employed in a specific field or industry.
She works in the technology sector.
Often appears as...
- work in technology
- work in finance
verb
To add to a mixture and incorporate thoroughly.
Work in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
Often appears as...
- work in butter
- work in oil
verb
To make a reference to something indirectly or subtly within conversation or text.
He managed to work in a plug for his new book during the interview.
Often appears as...
- work in a reference
- work in a mention
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Goal Progression
Used when you manage to add small tasks towards a bigger goal amidst a busy schedule.
Despite her busy week, she worked in an hour of study time every day.
Pro Tip 2/3Task Scheduling
Implies planning and finding time for activities within existing time constraints.
He works in a quick run between meetings.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Effort
Suggests a smooth introduction of an activity without causing disruption.
I worked in a few practice sessions while on the business trip.
Pro Tip 1/3Goal Progression
Used when you manage to add small tasks towards a bigger goal amidst a busy schedule.
Despite her busy week, she worked in an hour of study time every day.
Pro Tip 2/3Task Scheduling
Implies planning and finding time for activities within existing time constraints.
He works in a quick run between meetings.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Effort
Suggests a smooth introduction of an activity without causing disruption.
I worked in a few practice sessions while on the business trip.
Pro Tip 1/3Goal Progression
Used when you manage to add small tasks towards a bigger goal amidst a busy schedule.
Despite her busy week, she worked in an hour of study time every day.
Pro Tip 2/3Task Scheduling
Implies planning and finding time for activities within existing time constraints.
He works in a quick run between meetings.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Effort
Suggests a smooth introduction of an activity without causing disruption.
I worked in a few practice sessions while on the business trip.
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