to figure out
Pronunciation
/fˈɪɡjɚɹ ˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/fˈɪɡəɹ ˈaʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "figure out"in English

to figure out
[phrase form: figure]
01

to find the answer to a question or problem

Transitive: to figure out sth
to figure out definition and meaning
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Examples
After hours of studying, she finally managed to figure out the complex math problem.
The detective worked diligently to figure out the mystery behind the unusual events.
02

to reach an understanding of a person's actions, motives, or personality

Transitive: to figure out someone's actions or intentions
to figure out definition and meaning
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After spending time together, she began to figure out the reasons behind her friend's behavior.
It took a while, but he eventually figured out the motivations driving his colleague's decisions.
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