work out meaning and definition

WORK OUT verb

Definition of work out (verb)

1. come up with
   • "His colleagues worked out his interesting idea"; "We worked up an ad for our client"
   • synonyms: work up
2. happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well
   • "Things worked out in an interesting way"; "Not everything worked out in the end and we were disappointed"
3. work out in detail
   • "elaborate a plan"
   • synonyms: elaborate
4. do physical exercise
   • "She works out in the gym every day"
   • synonyms: exercise
5. be calculated
   • "The fees work out to less than $1,000"
6. make a mathematical calculation or computation
   • synonyms: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon
7. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
   • "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"
   • synonyms: figure out, lick, puzzle out, solve, work
8. give a workout to
   • "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind"
   • synonyms: exercise, work