(of a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon) To be the first to find or observe
… more ▼
▲
To arrive at an answer through logic or arithmetic
“It was fun being able to finally work out the crossword puzzle.”
To total or amount to a given (calculated) value
“All of your items will work out to a total of fifty dollars.”
To produce or develop, especially through effort or analysis
“Let's get together and work out a solution to this problem.”
To achieve or complete, especially through effort or analysis
“We were able to work out a simpler way of reporting and an ethical way of recording student participation.”
To settle or come to terms on a particular arrangement
“Both parties were finally able to work out a comprehensive deal after much negotiation.”
To eventuate or turn out, especially based on expectations
“You must be willing to face lack and rejection along with the reality that things never do work out the way you planned anyway.”
To be successful (as planned)
“This strategy will work out for Roger if interest rates rise in the near future.”
To understand or comprehend something
“I just cannot work out what he is trying to tell us.”
To learn or discover, especially through studying or searching
“The goal of science, which it sometimes reaches, is to work out facts that belong to nature.”
To engage in vigorous physical exercise
“I need to work out to maintain my muscle tone.”
(of a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon) To be the first to find or observe
Solve a difficult problem
To establish or make a determination on the nature of someone or something
To attempt to predict or anticipate
Keep in shape
To perform a fictitious role
Get rid of by work or effort
To happen
To withstand scrutiny or criticism
To come to an end in a particular way
To arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning
Piece together
To come to a judgment
To advance or to promote the growth of
(arrive at) To reach (a conclusion or decision)
To teach by rigorous and repeated exercises or training
To work out or be resolved
To come to a (satisfactory) resolution
To do something repeatedly so as to become skilled
To do, carry through, conduct, or perform some action
To explain meticulously or in great detail
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it
Related Words and Phrases
|
