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work out

work out

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01

work out

verb

Have a satisfactory outcome or function as intended.

to work out
  • dar certo

    Portuguese pattern: algo dá certo.

    I hope the interview goes well.

    Espero que a entrevista dê certo.

    We changed the time, and it worked out.

    Mudamos o horário, e deu certo.

02

work out

verb

Do physical exercise.

to work out
  • exercitar

    Dar certo means work out successfully; exercitar-se describes physical exercise.

    She likes to work out in the morning.

    Ela gosta de se exercitar de manhã.

03

work out

verb

Find a solution to a problem or difficulty.

to work out
  • resolver

    Resolver covers solving; dar certo covers a successful outcome; exercitar-se covers physical exercise.

    Let's work this out together.

    Vamos resolver isso juntos.

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