Idioms for work
Origin of work
SYNONYMS FOR work
OTHER WORDS FROM work
non·work, noun pre·work, verb, pre·worked or pre·wrought, pre·work·ing. pre·work, noun, adjectiveWords nearby work
British Dictionary definitions for work out (1 of 2)
verb (adverb)
noun work-out
British Dictionary definitions for work out (2 of 2)
noun
verb
Derived forms of work
workless, adjective worklessness, nounWord Origin for work
Scientific definitions for work out
Cultural definitions for work out
Idioms and Phrases with work out (1 of 2)
Accomplish by work or effort, as in I think we can work out a solution to this problem. [1500s] For work out all right, see turn out all right.
Find a solution for, solve, as in They hoped to work out their personal differences, or Can you help me work out this equation? [Mid-1800s]
Formulate or develop, as in We were told to work out a new plan, or He's very good at working out complicated plots. [Early 1800s]
Discharge a debt by working instead of paying money, as in She promised she'd work out the rest of the rent by baby-sitting for them. [Second half of 1600s]
Prove effective or successful, as in I wonder if their marriage will work out.
Have a specific result, add up, as in It worked out that she was able to go to the party after all, or The total works out to more than a million. [Late 1800s]
Engage in strenuous exercise for physical conditioning, as in He works out with weights every other day. [1920s]
Exhaust a resource, such as a mine, as in This mine has been completely worked out. [Mid-1500s]