Definitions

work out

VERB

solve; satisfy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve arrange come out complete develop devise figure out fix form formulate handle happen resolve win

WEAK

attain be effective bring off clear come to terms compromise construct contrive elaborate evolve find out finish get something done go go well manipulate pan out plan prosper pull off put together reach agreement result succeed swing turn out up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break destroy disarrange disorganize disturb fail forget give up halt ignore lose neglect stop

Example Sentences

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It’s best to let the organization know ahead of time that this is your plan, in order to make sure the logistics are all worked out.

From MarketWatch

Things could all work out, but the odds of things going as planned are small.

From Barron's

That works out to nearly 1 in every 3 Americans.

From Los Angeles Times

But that would be something to be worked out in the future - if a peace deal is signed.

From BBC

“It’s been a perfect storm,” said Michael Lefkowitz, a lawyer who helps lenders and borrowers work out loans on troubled assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

work out

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