English to English
verb
- come up with
His colleagues worked out his interesting idea.
We worked up an ad for our client.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- work out in detail
Elaborate a plan.
source: WordNet 3.0
- do physical exercise
She works out in the gym every day.
source: WordNet 3.0
- be calculated
The fees work out to less than $1,000.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make a mathematical calculation or computation
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
