If it can be worked, be getting parole, somehow (8)
I believe the answer is:
operable
'if it can be worked' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.
'be getting parole somehow' is the wordplay.
'getting' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'somehow' indicates anagramming the letters.
'be' put after 'parole' is 'parolebe'.
'parolebe' with letters rearranged gives 'OPERABLE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for operable that I've seen before include "Capable of being treated surgically" , "Able to be run" , "Capable of being put into practice" , "Fit for use" , "Able to function" .)