work out Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb come up with
   work up.
   
   • His colleagues worked out his interesting idea
   • We worked up an ad for our client
2. verb happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well
   
   • Things worked out in an interesting way
   • Not everything worked out in the end and we were disappointed
3. verb work out in detail
   elaborate.
   
   • elaborate a plan
4. verb do physical exercise
   exercise.
   
   • She works out in the gym every day
5. verb be calculated
   
   • The fees work out to less than $1,000
6. verb make a mathematical calculation or computation
   cypher; compute; calculate; reckon; cipher; figure.
   
7. verb find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
   lick; work; puzzle out; solve; figure out.
   
   • did you solve the problem?
   • Work out your problems with the boss
   • this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
   • did you get it?
   • Did you get my meaning?
   • He could not work the math problem
8. verb give a workout to
   work; exercise.
   
   • Some parents exercise their infants
   • My personal trainer works me hard
   • work one's muscles
   • this puzzle will exercise your mind

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