work out

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Definition

  1. Verb (Transitive):

    • To solve or find an answer through calculation or reasoning: To find a solution to a mathematical problem, a puzzle, or a complex situation by thinking or calculating.
    • To develop or devise something in detail: To create, plan, or formulate something carefully and completely.
    • To understand or decipher: To figure out the meaning or nature of something.
    • To exercise the body or mind: To engage in physical or mental training.

  2. Verb (Intransitive):

    • To happen or develop in a particular way, especially successfully: To progress or end with a specific result, often a good one.
    • To be calculated as a total or result: When numbers are combined, they produce a specific sum or amount.
    • To engage in physical exercise: To perform exercises, typically at a gym.
Usage Examples

  • Verb (Transitive):

    • Can you work out this equation? (Solve)
    • We need to work out the details of the contract. (Develop/Devise)
    • I can't work out why he left. (Understand)
    • The trainer works out the athletes every morning. (Exercises)

  • Verb (Intransitive):

    • Don't worry, everything will work out fine. (Happen successfully)
    • The total cost works out to about $50 per person. (Is calculated as)
    • She works out at the local fitness center three times a week. (Exercises)
Advanced Usage
  • "to work something out (with someone)": To reach an agreement or settlement through discussion.
    • They managed to work out their differences.
  • "to work out one's problems": To resolve one's personal or emotional issues.
    • He needed time alone to work out his problems.
Variants and Related Words
  • Workout (n): A session of physical exercise.
    • She had a tough workout at the gym.
  • Well-worked-out (adj): Carefully planned and developed.
    • It was a well-worked-out strategy.
Synonyms
  • Solve, Calculate, Resolve (for finding an answer).
  • Develop, Formulate, Plan (for creating something).
  • Figure out, Decipher (for understanding).
  • Exercise, Train (for physical activity).
  • Succeed, Pan out, Turn out (for happening successfully).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Work through: To deal with a problem or difficult emotions gradually.
    • It took years to work through the grief.
  • Work up: To develop or generate something, often a feeling or an idea.
    • He worked up the courage to speak.
Related Idioms
  • "It will all work out (in the end)": An expression of optimism that a situation will resolve itself successfully.
    • Just be patient; it will all work out.
  • "Work out for the best": To result in the most favorable outcome.
    • Even though it was hard, the move worked out for the best.
Verb
  1. give a workout to
    • Some parents exercise their infants
    • My personal trainer works me hard
    • work one's muscles
    • this puzzle will exercise your mind
  2. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
    • 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
  3. make a mathematical calculation or computation
  4. be calculated
    • The fees work out to less than $1,000
  5. do physical exercise
    • She works out in the gym every day
  6. work out in detail
    • elaborate a plan
  7. 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
  8. come up with
    • His colleagues worked out his interesting idea
    • We worked up an ad for our client

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