Meaning of the word "work out" in English

What does "work out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

work out

US /wɜːrk aʊt/

UK /wɜːrk aʊt/

to do physical exercise

Example:

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I like to work out at the gym three times a week.

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She needs to work out more to stay healthy.

Synonym:

exercise train work out do physical activity get fit

to solve a problem or calculate something

Example:

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Can you help me work out this math problem?

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We need to work out a plan for the presentation.

Synonym:

solve figure out resolve calculate devise

to happen or develop in a particular way

Example:

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I hope everything will work out in the end.

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Their new business venture didn't work out as planned.

Synonym:

succeed turn out pan out develop happen

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