v.1. To insert or introduce someone or something into something by repeated, continuous, or applied effort: The thief worked the pick into the lock. The chef slowly worked the flour into the batter. The speaker worked a mention of her latest book into her speech.
2. To make time available for something or someone in something, such as a busy schedule: The student worked a few field trips into the semester's calendar.
3. To manipulate something into some particular condition through repeated, continuous, or applied effort: I rubbed my hands together and worked the soap into a lather.
4. To excite or provoke someone or something into some mental state: Their constant shouting slowly worked me into a fuming rage.