English Expression · Intermediate
work the crowd
To work the room, or to do the equivalent with an outdoor audience
Pronunciation: say work the crowd
Meaning
To work the room, or to do the equivalent with an outdoor audience.
Example
The politician knew how to work the crowd during his campaign rallies.
The politician knew how to work the crowd during his campaign rallies.
Practice tips
- Practice work the crowd out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.