works, worked, working
to work out
phrasal verbC
To develop or progress in a satisfactory way
- 1Things will work out in the end.
- 2I hope everything works out for you.
To work out means to figure out or solve a problem. It also means to exercise or train your body. To develop or progress in a satisfactory way means to improve or get better in a good way. It's like making things go well or move forward smoothly.
Be careful not to confuse "working out" with "working on." "Working out" refers to resolving issues or exercising, while "working on" means making progress on a task or project.
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in a shared office environment
Project Collaboration
Jason
Hey Kimberly, how's the new project going?
Kimberly
It's starting to work out really well, thanks to the team's effort.
Jason
That's great to hear! I knew your team would make progress.
Kimberly
Yeah, I'm optimistic about the outcome.
during a team discussion
Successful Team Effort
Frank
I'm glad to see our project is starting to work out as planned.
Jeffrey
Absolutely, the team's hard work is really paying off.
Frank
Yes, and the client seems very pleased with the progress.
Jeffrey
Let's keep up the good work and maintain this momentum.
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