work out

verb

1. come up with"His colleagues worked out his interesting idea"
2. happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well"Things worked out in an interesting way"
3. work out in detail"elaborate a plan"
4. do physical exercise"She works out in the gym every day"
5. be calculated"The fees work out to less than $1,000"
6. make a mathematical calculation or computation
7. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of"did you solve the problem?"
8. give a workout to"Some parents exercise their infants"