work out

verb

1. do physical exercise

e.g. She works out in the gym every day

Synonym: exercise

2. give a workout to

e.g. Some parents exercise their infants
My personal trainer works me hard
work one's muscles
this puzzle will exercise your mind

Synonym: exercisework

3. come up with

e.g. His colleagues worked out his interesting idea
We worked up an ad for our client

Synonym: work up

4. work out in detail

e.g. elaborate a plan

Synonym: elaborate

5. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

e.g. 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

Synonym: solvefigure outpuzzle outlickwork

6. make a mathematical calculation or computation

Synonym: calculateciphercyphercomputereckonfigure

7. be calculated

e.g. The fees work out to less than $1,000

8. happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well

e.g. Things worked out in an interesting way
Not everything worked out in the end and we were disappointed

1. 想出，得到(解决方法);解(谜)
If you work out a solution to a problem or mystery, you manage to find the solution by thinking or talking about it.

e.g. Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise...
谈判人员定于今天晚些时候进行会谈，商定一个折中方案。
e.g. It took me some time to work out what was causing this...
我花了一些时间才弄清此事的起因。

2. 计算出，解出（数学题答案）
If you work out the answer to a mathematical problem, you calculate it.

e.g. It is proving hard to work out the value of bankrupt firms' assets...
清算破产公司的资产值其实很困难。
e.g. When asked what a £40.35 meal for five people would cost each diner, they were unable to work it out.
问到5个人吃一顿饭花了40.35英镑，每人要出多少钱时，他们算不出来。

3. 计算下来(为)
If something works out at a particular amount, it is calculated to be that amount after all the facts and figures have been considered.

e.g. The price per pound works out at £3.20...
每磅价格合计3.20英镑。
e.g. It will probably work out cheaper to hire a van and move your own things.
租一辆面包车自己搬的话，算起来可能要更省钱些。

4. (如期）发生；进展(顺利)
If a situation works out well or works out, it happens or progresses in a satisfactory way.

e.g. Things just didn't work out as planned...
事情根本没有按计划进行。
e.g. I hope it will work out well...
我希望进展顺利。

5. 圆满结束;完成
If a process works itself out, it reaches a conclusion or satisfactory end.

e.g. People involved in it think it's a nightmare, but I'm sure it will work itself out.
参与者都觉得这是一场噩梦，但我相信其结局会是圆满的。

6. 继续(服役)至期满;干满(离职通知规定的时间)
If you work out your service or your notice, you continue to work at your job until you have completed a specified period of time.

e.g. There was an interim before her successor actually came because she had to work out her notice.
在她的继任者真正到任前有一段过渡时间，因为她得干满离职通知规定的时间。

7. 锻炼;健身
If you work out, you do physical exercises in order to make your body fit and strong.

e.g. Work out at a gym or swim twice a week.
一周去健身房锻炼两次，或游两次泳。

8. see also: workout

1. 做出：要继续以恐惧和战兢的心,去做出(work out)你们的救恩,因在你心里做工(work in)的神,必使你的思想和行动都能按照他那美好的旨意.

2. 算出：168)used to 过去常常 | 169)wake...up 唤醒 | 170)work out 算出

3. 解决：55.be conceited骄傲自满; | 56.share in分享/担; | 57.work out解决;