Definition
Definition of work-in - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
labor protestRare UK protest where workers continue working despite threatsRare UK
- 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.
Origin of work-in
English, work (labor) + in (inside)
Terms with work-in included in their meaning
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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
employment
hours in a day dedicated to work
educational
marks or comments indicating mistakes in work
artistic
engage in creative work
work
the work or occupation in which a person is employed
literature
underlying idea or theme in a work
business
rooms or areas in a building used mainly for desk work
machines systems
function or work in a proper way
compensated
given something in return for good behavior or work
living space
place to live, work or stay in
business organization
local branch managing work in a specific region
work
brief pause in work for refreshment
business
collaborate or work together in a professional context
compatibility
work well in combination
work
present in a place for work purposes
work schedule
modification in work hours
career
person gaining work experience in a chosen field
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- French:protestation en continuant le travail, ...
- German:Betriebsprotest, ...
- Italian:sciopero bianco, ...
- Spanish:trabajo-protesta, ...
- Portuguese:protesto contínuo, ...
- Chinese:工作抗议, ...
- Japanese:ワークイン, ...
- Arabic:اعتصام عملي, ...
- Hebrew:הִשְׁאֵרוּת בַּעֲבוֹדָה כְּמַחָאָה, ...
- Russian:забастовка на рабочем месте, ...
- Ukrainian:робочий протест, ...
- Hindi:वर्क-इन, ...
Definition of work in - Reverso English Dictionary
Phrasal verb
1.
schedulingfind time or space for amid other things
- I will work in a meeting at 3 PM.
2.
insert conversationallyinsert or include something in a conversation or text
- He tried to work in a joke while discussing serious matters..
3.
introductiongradually introduce something into a process or activity
- She managed to work in some yoga into her daily routine..
4.
cookingadd by mixing or blending
- Work in the flour until smooth.
5.
exerciseUS use a machine between someone else's setsUS
- Can I work in while you rest?
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.
collaborate closely with others for a common goal
The engineers work in tandem to solve the problem.
ongoing tasks not yet completed
The report is still a work in process.
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.
She worked in the herbs just before serving. She asked if she could work in during my session. He prefers to work in rather than wait for the machine.
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- French:caser, glisser, ...
- German:einschieben, einfügen, ...
- Italian:inserire, includere, ...
- Spanish:hacer, incluir, ...
- Portuguese:encaixar, incluir, ...
- Chinese:安排, 插入, ...
- Japanese:入れる, 会話に挿入する, ...
- Arabic:خَصَّص, أَقْحَم, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁלֵּב, לְהַכְנִיס בְּשִׂיחָה, ...
- Russian:найти время, вставить в разговор, ...
- Ukrainian:знайти час, вставити, ...
- Hindi:समय निकालना, बातचीत में शामिल करना, ...
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