English Explanatory Dictionary

work the room

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation.
  2. To interact with one's audience, taking cues from its reactions and adapting one's performance or words to elicit the audience's attention and enthusiasm.

Pronunciation

En-au-work the room.ogg

Word forms

work the room works the room working the room worked the room

Synonyms

work the crowd work the line work the bar work the audience

Related words

meet-and-greet read the room
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