work out

work out
1) PHRASAL VERB If you work out a solution to a problem or mystery, you manage to find the solution by thinking or talking about it.

[V P n (not pron)] Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise...

[V P wh] It took me some time to work out what was causing this...

[V n P] `How will you contact me?' - `We haven't worked that out yet.'

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PHRASE: have inflects If you have something all worked out, you have thought about it carefully, and know exactly what you are going to do or exactly what you want.

I had the ideal man all worked out in my mind.

2) PHRASAL VERB If you work out the answer to a mathematical problem, you calculate it.

[V P n (not pron)] It is proving hard to work out the value of bankrupt firms' assets...

[V n P] When asked what a ₤40.35 meal for five people would cost each diner, they were unable to work it out.

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3) PHRASAL VERB If something works out at a particular amount, it is calculated to be that amount after all the facts and figures have been considered.

[V P at amount] The price per pound works out at ₤3.20...

[V P adj] It will probably work out cheaper to hire a van and move your own things.

4) PHRASAL VERB If a situation works out well or works out, it happens or progresses in a satisfactory way.

[V P prep/adv] Things just didn't work out as planned...

[V P prep/adv] I hope it will work out well...

[V P n (not pron)] The deal just isn't working out the way we were promised...

[V P] One of the ways people experience loss is when relationships don't work out.

5) PHRASAL VERB If a process works itself out, it reaches a conclusion or satisfactory end.

[V pron-refl P] People involved in it think it's a nightmare, but I'm sure it will work itself out.

6) PHRASAL VERB If you work out your service or your notice, you continue to work at your job until you have completed a specified period of time.

[V P n (not pron)] There was an interim before her successor actually came because she had to work out her notice. [Also V n P]

7) PHRASAL VERB If you work out, you do physical exercises in order to make your body fit and strong.

[V P] Work out at a gym or swim twice a week.

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8) → See also workout

English dictionary. 2008.

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  • 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 …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • 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 …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • Work-out — auch: Workout 〈[wœ:kaʊt] n. 15〉 die körperliche Konstitution u. Leistungsfähigkeit verbessernde sportliche Übung [<engl. work out „trainieren“] * * * Work out, Work|out [ wə:k|a̮ut ], das od. der; s, s [engl. workout, zu: to work out =… …   Universal-Lexikon

  • work out — (something) to find a solution to something. The committee met today and worked out a statement that everyone liked. You can use a calculator to work out the problem, or you can work it out on paper …   New idioms dictionary

  • Work-out — auch: Work|out 〈[wœ:kaʊt] n.; Gen.: s, Pl.: s; Sport〉 die körperliche Konstitution u. Leistungsfähigkeit verbessernde sportliche Übung [Etym.: <engl. work out »trainieren«] …   Lexikalische Deutsches Wörterbuch

  • work out — [v] solve; satisfy accomplish, achieve, arrange, attain, be effective, bring off, clear, come out, come to terms*, complete, compromise, construct, contrive, develop, devise, elaborate, evolve, figure out, find out, finish, fix, form, formulate,… …   New thesaurus

  • work out — index calculate, compose, devise (invent), dispatch (dispose of), fix (settle), implement …   Law dictionary

  • Work-out — Work out, auch Work|out [ wə:kaut] das; s, s <aus gleichbed. engl. workout> Form des intensiven Fitnesstrainings …   Das große Fremdwörterbuch

  • work out — ► work out 1) solve or be capable of being solved. 2) develop in a good or specified way. 3) plan in detail. 4) understand the character of. 5) engage in vigorous physical exercise. Main Entry: ↑work …   English terms dictionary

  • work out at — ► work out at be calculated at. Main Entry: ↑work …   English terms dictionary

  • work|out — «WURK OWT», noun. Informal. 1. a trial; test: »The mechanic gave the car a thorough workout after repairing it. SYNONYM(S): tryout. 2. exercise; practice: »a good workout running before breakfast …   Useful english dictionary

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