Meaning of the word "work in" in English

What does "work in" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

work in

US /wɜːrk ɪn/
UK /wɜːk ɪn/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to be involved in a particular job or area of work

Example:
She decided to work in the medical field.
He's always wanted to work in publishing.
2.

to be effective or successful

Example:
The new system should work in our favor.
We need to find a solution that will work in this situation.