Work in Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɝk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn

WURK-in

UK

wˈɜːk/ /ˈɪn

WURK-in

Definition

'Work in' can mean to have a job at a specific place or field, or to add something into a situation or conversation, often in a smooth or subtle way.

Usage & Nuances

Often used as 'work in [industry/place]' (job context), or 'work something in' (add or mention something smoothly). Less formal in conversation. Don't confuse with 'work on' (focus) or 'work at' (place).

• Spanish: trabajar en - incluir (meter algo discretamente)
• Portuguese (BR): trabalhar em - incluir (inserir discretamente)
• Portuguese (PT): trabalhar em - incluir (inserir de forma subtil)
• Chinese (Simplified): 在...工作 - 插入（悄悄加入）
• Chinese (Traditional): 在...工作 - 插入（悄悄加入）
• Hindi: में काम करना - चुपचाप शामिल करना
• Arabic: يعمل في - يُدرج (يُدخل شيئًا بهدوء)
• Bengali: কাজ করা (কোনো জায়গায়/ক্ষেত্রে) - কিছু যোগ করা (পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে)
• Russian: работать в (месте/сфере) - вставить (в разговор/ситуацию)
• Japanese: 勤務する（場所・業界で） - うまく入れる（話や状況に）
• Vietnamese: làm việc ở (nơi/lĩnh vực) - khéo léo thêm vào
• Korean: ~에서 일하다 - (상황/대화에) 자연스럽게 끼워 넣다
• Turkish: -de çalışmak - araya sıkıştırmak
• Urdu: کام کرنا (کسی جگہ/شعبے میں) - کچھ شامل کرنا (بات چیت یا صورتحال میں)
• Indonesian: bekerja di (tempat/bidang) - menyisipkan (dalam percakapan/situasi)

Example Sentences

I work in a hospital.

basic

She works in finance.

basic

Can you work in my suggestion during the meeting?

basic

He tried to work in a joke, but nobody laughed.

natural

I can work in an appointment for you this afternoon.

natural

Let me see if I can work in what you asked for.

natural