work out

work something out (with someone)

to come to an agreement with someone; to figure out with someone a way to do something. I think we can work this out with you so that all of us are satisfied. I will work out something with Karen. I'm sure we can work it out.

See also: out, work

work out (at something)

1. . [for someone] to perform satisfactorily doing something in particular. I hope I work out at my new job. I'm sure you'll work out.

2. . to perform satisfactorily working in a particular location. I hope I work out at the factory. I really need that job. Things will work out at home in time.

See also: out, work

work out 

1. [for something] to turn out all right in the end. (See also turn out (all right); work out (as something).) Don't worry. Everything will work out. This will work out. Don't worry.

2. . [for someone] to do a program of exercise. I work out at least twice a week. I need to work out more often.

See also: out, work

work out (somehow)

to result in a good conclusion; to finish positively. Don't worry. I am sure that everything will work out all right. Things always work out in the end.

See also: out, work

work out (somehow)

to result in a good conclusion; to finish positively. Don't worry. I am sure that everything will work out all right. Things always work out in the end.

See also: out, work

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work out

1. to develop in a satisfactory way It was too bad that my plan didn't work out. Is your new job working out well?

2. to get physical exercise I work out at the gym twice a week.

See also: out, work

work out something also work something out

to find a solution to something The committee met today and worked out a statement that everyone liked. You can use a calculator to work out the problem, or you can work it out on paper.

See also: out, work