work out — to exercise in order to improve physical fitness
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to exercise in order to improve physical fitness
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːrk aʊt/
Example Sentences
- My relationship didn't work out, but at least I work out now and look amazing!
- I tried to work out the math problem, but ended up working out at the gym instead.
- The new policy will work out benefits for all employees.
work out
VERB[/wɜːrk aʊt/]
to exercise in order to improve physical fitness
They work out together at dawn, sweating through push-ups and squats.
First figure out, then work out!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'wyrcan' (to make or do) and 'ut' (out). The phrasal verb 'work out' emerged in Middle English as a combination of the verb 'work' with the adverb 'out', developing the sense of completing or solving something through effort.
Breakdown
work (Old English wyrcan: to do, make, labor) + out (Old English ut: away from, forth) = work out (to exercise; to solve or figure out)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My relationship didn't work out, but at least I work out now and look amazing!”
“I tried to work out the math problem, but ended up working out at the gym instead.”
“The new policy will work out benefits for all employees.”
“Things will work out in the end if we keep trying.”
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