Work out

verb

/ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/

Word Frequency: 11.2

Definitions

1.verb(with object after out) To calculate.

"Can you work out 250 × 12 in your head for me?"

2.verbTo make sense of.

"I can't work these instructions out."

3.verbTo smooth or perfect.

"This is a beta version; we're still working out the kinks."

4.verbTo conclude with the correct solution.

"These figures just don't work out."

5.verbTo succeed; to result in a satisfactory situation.

"Are you still seeing John? – No, it didn't work out."

6.verbTo exercise.

"John won't be here for a while because he is working out."

7.verbTo habitually exercise rigorously, especially by lifting weights, in order to increase strength or muscle mass or maintain fitness.

"Wow, you're looking good! Do you work out?"

8.verbTo earn a wage working away from one's farm.