work into

phrasal verb

worked into; working into; works into

1

: to add or include (something) in (something)

She tried to find a way of working her question into the conversation.

2

: to stir or mix (something) into (something)

Work the nuts and raisins into the dough.

3

: to gradually cause (someone) to be in (an excited, angry, or frightened state)

He worked himself into a rage/panic.

Examples of work into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An elliptical void was worked into the building’s layout to account for its upper branches, which now lightly shades the pool on that level. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 May 2025

Similarly, light weights or a small trampoline, as well as walking or jogging, can be worked into a busy work schedule. —Samantha Thiry, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

The National Museum is in the process of relocating affected works into a new warehouse near Copenhagen. —Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 May 2025

Add 2 or 3 eggs and ketchup, plus 1 can of tomato soup, and work into the mixture. 7. —Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025

Rhymes for work into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue