[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to.
John worked outhis math problems all by himself.
Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out.
Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop.
Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater.
Alice worked out a new hair-do.
3. To accomplish; arrange.
Theengineers worked out a system for getting electricity to the factory.
4. To be efficient; get results.
If the traffic plan works out, itwill be used in other cities too.
5. To exercise.
John works outin the gym two hours every day.
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