work-in UK
ˈwɜrkˌɪn
Definition

Definition of work-in - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

labor protestRareUKprotest where workers continue working despite threatsRareUK
  • The factory workers organized a work-in to oppose the closure.
  • The work-in lasted for several weeks without interruption.
  • Management was surprised by the effectiveness of the work-in.
occupation sit-in strike
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Origin of work-in

English, work (labor) + in (inside)

Terms with work-in included in their meaning

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busyadj.
work
actively engaged in activities or work
work
person who helps another in their work
work
person you work with in a job
work
receive money in return for work or services
employed
actively engaged in paid work
finance
receive money in return for work, services, or goods
business
inquiring about the level of activity in work
leisure
in a state of leisure away from work

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  1. French:protestation en continuant le travail, ...
  2. German:Betriebsprotest, ...
  3. Italian:sciopero bianco, ...
  4. Spanish:trabajo-protesta, ...
  5. Portuguese:protesto contínuo, ...
  6. Chinese:工作抗议, ...
  7. Japanese:ワークイン, ...
  8. Arabic:اعتصام عملي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִשְׁאֵרוּת בַּעֲבוֹדָה כְּמַחָאָה, ...
  10. Russian:забастовка на рабочем месте, ...
  11. Ukrainian:робочий протест, ...
  12. Hindi:वर्क-इन, ...
work in
wɜːrk ɪn

Definition of work in - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.
schedulingfind time or space for amid other things
  • I will work in a meeting at 3 PM.
accommodate schedule
2.
insert conversationallyinsert or include something in a conversation or text
  • He tried to work in a joke while discussing serious matters..
slip in sneak in
3.
introductiongradually introduce something into a process or activity
  • She managed to work in some yoga into her daily routine..
incorporate integrate
4.
cookingadd by mixing or blending
  • Work in the flour until smooth.
5.
exerciseUSuse a machine between someone else's setsUS
  • Can I work in while you rest?
alternate rotate
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Expressions with work in

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result in a positive outcome for someone
The delay might work in your favor.
act to benefit someone in a situation
The new policy may work in your favor.
operate without sufficient information
The team had to work in the dark on the project.
amount of tasks not finished or still being done
The team has a lot of work in hand this week.
be advantageous or beneficial to someone
The weather worked in our favour during the picnic.
work started but not yet finished
The painting is a work in progress.

Examples of work in in a sentence

  • Can you work in a call with the client today?
  • She managed to work in a compliment during the meeting.
  • I will try to work in your suggestions in my report.
  • He tried to work in some new techniques.
  • They work in safety drills regularly.
  • Work in the softened butter with a wooden spoon.

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  1. French:caser, glisser, ...
  2. German:einschieben, einfügen, ...
  3. Italian:inserire, includere, ...
  4. Spanish:hacer, incluir, ...
  5. Portuguese:encaixar, incluir, ...
  6. Chinese:安排, 插入, ...
  7. Japanese:入れる, 会話に挿入する, ...
  8. Arabic:خَصَّص, أَقْحَم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁלֵּב, לְהַכְנִיס בְּשִׂיחָה, ...
  10. Russian:найти время, вставить в разговор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:знайти час, вставити, ...
  12. Hindi:समय निकालना, बातचीत में शामिल करना, ...

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