Work out
verb
Resolve or find a solution to a problem.
He was trying to work out how to fix the machine.
Often appears as...
- work out a problem
- work out a riddle
verb
To exercise, especially in a gym.
She works out at the gym three times a week.
Often appears as...
- work out at the gym
- work out a muscle
verb
Calculate, compute.
Can you work out the total cost?
Often appears as...
- work out the total
- work out the percentage
verb
To turn out, to end up.
Don't worry, things will work out in the end.
Often appears as...
- work out fine
- work out well
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To arrange or plan.
They are working out the details of the contract.
Often appears as...
- work out a plan
- work out a scheme
verb
Resolve or find a solution to a problem.
He was trying to work out how to fix the machine.
Often appears as...
- work out a problem
- work out a riddle
verb
To exercise, especially in a gym.
She works out at the gym three times a week.
Often appears as...
- work out at the gym
- work out a muscle
verb
Calculate, compute.
Can you work out the total cost?
Often appears as...
- work out the total
- work out the percentage
verb
To turn out, to end up.
Don't worry, things will work out in the end.
Often appears as...
- work out fine
- work out well
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To arrange or plan.
They are working out the details of the contract.
Often appears as...
- work out a plan
- work out a scheme
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Problem-solving
Use 'work out' when you're describing the process of solving a difficult situation or problem.
Let's work out our differences.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Instant
'Work out' implies effort over time, not an immediate solution.
It may take some time to work out this issue.
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