How to Pronounce "work the room"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹum
WURK thuh ROOM
wˈɜːk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːm
WURK thuh ROOM
Definition
To move around a room, especially at a social or networking event, in order to meet and talk with many different people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹum
British English
wˈɜːk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK thuh ROOM
UK
WURK thuh ROOM
Listen in Context
She knows how to work the room at every party.
It's important to work the room at networking events.
He tried to work the room, but he was too shy.
If you want to make connections, you need to really work the room tonight.