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Definition work out in British English

work out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
Example

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

Synonyms and related words
calculate count estimate
1.1

to solve a problem by considering the facts

Example

I can't work out what to do.

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
1.2

to deal with a problem in a satisfactory way

Example

We've worked out our differences.

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
2

to be successful, or to end in a particular way

Example

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

Example

Things worked out pretty well in the end.

Synonyms and related words
shape up function work out
3

to find a satisfactory way of doing something

Example

An international peace plan has been worked out.

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
3.1

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.

Synonyms and related words
get together enter into reach decide determine arrive at
4

to add up to a particular amount

Example

The mortgage works out at about £360 a month.

Synonyms and related words
add up come to amount to
4.1

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

Example

Taking the train works out more expensive than going by car.

Synonyms and related words
cost buy work out
5

to do physical exercise as a way of keeping fit

Example

He works out at the local gym every day.

Synonyms and related words
burn off exercise firm up
6

to understand someone or something

Example

I can't work him out.

Synonyms and related words
understand know work out
Definition work out in British English