work out

Verb

1. Plan or devise something in detail:

• We need to work out a seating plan.

 

2. Find the answer to something:

• I couldn't work out whether it was a band playing or a record. 

 

3. Undersstand someone's character:

• Tom turned to look him, staring at him, trying to work him out.

 

4. Solve a sum or determine an amount by calculation:

• The interest rate is worked out by adding a certain amount to the current base rate. 

 

5. Have a good or specified result:

• Things don't always work out that way.

 

6. Engage in vigorous physical exercise or training:

• They regularly walked, danced, ran, and worked out at the gym. 

 

 

Kate Mulvany's Honorary Doctorate Speech | Curtin University

 

Noun

[Workout] a session of vigorous physical exercise or training:

• David does daily workouts in the gym.