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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That conflict could present more problems ahead for the Russians as they work out their front-line communications.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Subramanyam told the BBC that lawmakers would be "happy to work out terms that work for her", as long as she was under oath.

From BBC

That works out to 57 cents annually and based on Friday’s closing price, the dividend yield is about 2.4%.

From Barron's

“We’re a bit skeptical that people are going to achieve their goals pursuing their militaristic policies. Things don’t seem to ever work out the way that leaders imagined.”

From The Wall Street Journal

While still publicly backing each other, McCullum suggested England did not stick to their method, while Stokes batted like Geoffrey Boycott and said teams had worked out how to play against them.

From BBC

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