work\ out

work\ out
v. phr.
1. To find an answer to.

John worked out his math problems all by himself.

Mary had trouble getting along with her roommate, but they worked it out.

Compare: figure out
2. To plan; develop.

Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater.

Alice worked out a new hair-do.

3. To accomplish; arrange.

The engineers worked out a system for getting electricity to the factory.

4. To be efficient; get results.

If the traffic plan works out, it will be used in other cities too.

5. To exercise.

John works out in the gym two hours every day.


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