work out

work out  {v. phr.}

1. Находить ответ на что-л.

John worked out his math problems all by himself.

Mary had trouble getting along with her roommate, but they worked it out.

Ср.: FIGURE OUT.

2. Планировать; разрабатывать.

Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater.

Alice worked out a new hair-do.

3. Завершать; организовывать.

The engineers worked out a system for getting electricity to the factory.

4. Быть эффективным; доводить до результата.

If the traffic plan works out, it will be used in other cities too.

5. Упражняться, тренироваться.