work out

Related to word: work

Phrasal Verb

Definition (develop)

  1. to occur or progress in a specific manner

    • Things worked out in an unexpected manner, surprising us all.

    • Despite facing challenges, their plans worked out as expected in the end.

    • Their meeting worked out well, resulting in a consensus.

Definition (exercise)

  1. B1

    to engage in physical exercise to enhance your body's strength or appearance

    • She works out at the gym every day to stay healthy.

    • The athlete works out for several hours each day to improve his fitness.

    • Joining group classes is an enjoyable way to work out.

Definition (result)

  1. Linking verb

    to be derived as a result from a calculation

    • After careful calculations, the total cost worked out to be five thousand dollars.

    • I found that when I worked out the scores, both teams were equal.

    • They carried out some financial analysis, which worked out the company's profit forecasts for the future.