work somebody/something in phrasal verb ( see also ↑ work )
1 . work something ↔ in ( also work something into something ) to include something in a speech, piece of writing, activity etc:
He managed to work in a few references to his new book.
Here are a few goodies you can work into your daily diet.
2 . work something ↔ in ( also work something into something ) to add one substance to another and mix them together in a very thorough way:
Work the butter into the flour.
3 . American English spoken to arrange to meet someone, even though you are very busy SYN fit somebody in British English :
My schedule’s pretty full, but I think I can work you in.