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to work out
[phrase form: work]
01
to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger
Intransitive
Example
I work out with a friend to make the exercise routine more enjoyable.
We need to find time to work out together and motivate each other.
Example
Despite the challenges, the project eventually worked out successfully.
Despite our careful planning, the project did n't work out as expected.
03
to plan something in detail
Transitive: to work out sth
Example
Let 's work out the logistics of the event before announcing it.
We have to work out the schedule to accommodate everyone's availability.
04
to find a solution to a problem, often through analysis, experimentation, or mathematical calculation
Transitive: to work out a problem
Example
The coach is working the strategy out for the next game.
Working out problems collaboratively often leads to better solutions.
05
to actively participate in physical training, often targeting specific muscle groups or areas of the body
Transitive: to work out a muscle
Example
She works her muscles out with weights.
She works her abs out with crunches every day.
06
to find a solution to a problem
Transitive: to work out a solution
Example
We must work out a solution to the budgetary issues before moving forward.
Let 's work out a compromise that satisfies both parties.
07
to find a specific amount or value after considering all relevant information
Intransitive: to work out to an amount | to work out at an amount
Example
When you divide the total cost by the number of participants, the event registration fee works out to be only $ 20 per person.
The total cost of the project works out to $15,000 after considering all expenses.
08
to refine something gradually through persistent effort
Transitive: to work out sth
Example
The musician worked the melody out to perfection before recording.
The engineer is working the structural issues out in the building design.
09
to use physical effort, tools, or techniques to remove an unwanted substance or object
Transitive: to work out something unwanted
Example
The geologist worked out the mineral samples to study their composition.
Clearing a clogged pipe often involves using chemicals to work out the blockage.
10
to understand someone's thoughts, emotions, or actions
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to work out sth
Example
I 've been trying to work out why he's upset, but he wo n't tell me.
We 'll have to work out the reasons for the team's poor performance this season.
