work in
Definition
Phrasal Verb: 1. To incorporate or insert something into a larger whole: This involves skillfully adding or mixing one element into another, such as ingredients into a mixture or comments into a conversation. 2. To find time or opportunity for something: This means to manage to include an activity or appointment within a busy schedule.
Usage and Examples
- Verb (Phrasal Verb):
- The baker will work in the raisins until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- She always manages to work in a mention of her new book during interviews.
- My schedule is tight, but I can work you in for a quick meeting at 3 PM.
Advanced Usage
- "To work oneself into something": To gradually enter or become part of a state, group, or position.
- He slowly worked himself into a position of trust within the organization.
- The speaker worked the crowd into a frenzy.
Variants and Related Words
- Work (verb): To perform labor or a function.
- Incorporate (verb): To take in or include as part of a whole.
- Blend (verb): To mix substances together thoroughly.
- Insert (verb): To put or fit something into something else.
Synonyms
- Incorporate
- Blend in
- Mix in
- Insert
- Fit in
- Squeeze in (for scheduling)
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Work on: To devote effort to improving or completing something.
- I need to work on my presentation.
- Work out: To exercise; to develop or resolve successfully.
- Let's hope this plan works out.
- Work over: To treat or handle thoroughly, often aggressively.
- The editor really worked over my manuscript.
Related Idioms
- Work it in: A more casual imperative form with the same meaning.
- If you have a good joke, try to work it in during your speech.
- Work one's way in: To gradually gain entry or acceptance.
- She worked her way in to the inner circle through dedication.
Verb
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add by mixing or blending on or attaching
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work in the butter and the dough will get the right consistency
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In his speech, the presidential candidate worked in a lot of learned words
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