working out

(noun) developing in intricate and painstaking detail. Synonyms: elaboration, working out.

(verb) come up with. Synonyms: work out, work up. Examples: "His colleagues worked out his interesting idea." "We worked up an ad for our client."

(verb) happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well. Synonyms: work out. Examples: "Things worked out in an interesting way." "Not everything worked out in the end and we were disappointed."

(verb) work out in detail. Synonyms: elaborate, work out. Example: "Elaborate a plan."

(verb) do physical exercise. Synonyms: exercise, work out. Example: "She works out in the gym every day."

(verb) be calculated. Synonyms: work out. Example: "The fees work out to less than $1,000."

(verb) make a mathematical calculation or computation. Synonyms: calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure.

(verb) find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of. Synonyms: solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work. Examples: "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."

(verb) give a workout to. Synonyms: exercise, work, work out. Examples: "Some parents exercise their infants." "My personal trainer works me hard." "Work one's muscles." "This puzzle will exercise your mind."