Work to get near, possibly (4)
I believe the answer is:
earn
'work to get' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'near possibly' is the wordplay.
'possibly' indicates an anagram.
'near' anagrammed gives 'EARN'.
(Other definitions for earn that I've seen before include "Twist out of shape" , "There's merit" , "Attain" , "Bring home" , "Deserve, gain" .)