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Definition work out in American English

work out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to deal with a problem in a satisfactory way

Example

We've worked out our differences.

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1.1

to solve a problem by considering the facts

Example

I can't work out what to do.

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1.2

to solve a problem by doing a calculation

Example

I was born in 1947: you work out my age.

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2

to do physical exercise as a way of staying in shape

Example

He works out at the local gym every day.

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3

to be successful, or to end in a particular way

Example

If it doesn't work out, you can always come back here.

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4

to find a satisfactory way of doing something

Example

An international peace plan has been worked out.

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4.1

to decide or agree on something

Example

The exact details of the event haven't been worked out yet.

Example

We haven't worked out a date for the meeting.

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5

to add up to a particular amount

Example

The mortgage works out to about $660 a month.

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5.1

used for saying what the actual cost or value of something is when you calculate it

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6

to understand someone or something

Example

I can't work him out.

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Definition work out in American English