esl #english #idioms #verb

work out {v. phr.}

  1. To find an answer to.

John worked out his math problems all by himself.

Mary had trouble getting along with her roommate, but they worked it out.

Compare: FIGURE OUT.

  1. To plan; develop.

Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater.

Alice worked out a new hair-do.

  1. To accomplish; arrange.

The engineers worked out a system for getting electricity to the factory.

  1. To be efficient; get results.

If the traffic plan works out, it will be used in other cities too.

  1. To exercise.

John works out in the gym two hours every day. Categories: success work {v. phr.}