English Dictionary

work the room

verb

(idiomatic, of a host, hostess, or guest) To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation.

She knows how to work the room and make everyone feel comfortable.

意味（1）

(idiomatic, of a host, hostess, or guest) To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation.

As a campaigning politician, he really knew how to shake hands, kiss babies, and work the room.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, of a performer or public speaker) 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.

In show business parlance, Miss Hudson knows how to work the room. Her comic turns are as rooted in vaudeville as her high-style wit is straight out of the smart supper club circuit.