فعل عبارتی 'Work Out': باشگاه، ریاضی و موفقیت
work out رو وقتی میگی که داری درباره «ورزش کردن», «حل کردن مشکلات» یا «موفق شدن» صحبت میکنی.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
'Work out' is a versatile phrasal verb meaning to exercise, solve a problem, or have a successful result.
- Use it for physical exercise: 'I work out every morning.'
- Use it for solving or calculating: 'Can you work out this math problem?'
- Use it for situations ending well: 'Don't worry, everything will work out.'
مرور کلی
Phrasal Verbs همواره یکی از چالشبرانگیزترین بخشهای یادگیری زبان انگلیسی برای ما فارسیزبانان بوده است. دلیل این امر ساده است: در زبان فارسی، ما ساختار مشابهی که در آن یک حرف اضافه (Preposition) معنای اصلی فعل را به کلی تغییر دهد، به آن شکلی که در انگلیسی وجود دارد، نداریم. فعل عبارتی work out یکی از پرکاربردترین و در عین حال چندمنظورهترین افعال در سطح متوسط (B1) است.work out در این است که استفاده از آن، کلام شما را از حالت کتابی و رسمی (Formal) خارج کرده و به سمت زبان طبیعی و رایج (Natural English) سوق میدهد. به عنوان مثال، به جای اینکه همیشه از فعل exercise استفاده کنید، به کار بردن work out نشاندهنده تسلط بیشتر شما بر ظرافتهای زبانی است. در این مقاله آموزشی، قصد داریم با نگاهی تحلیلی و با در نظر گرفتن تفاوتهای ساختاری زبان فارسی و انگلیسی، این فعل عبارتی را کالبدشکافی کنیم تا شما بتوانید در موقعیتهای مختلف، از محیط کار گرفته تا باشگاه ورزشی، با اعتماد به نفس از آن استفاده کنید.work out باید ابتدا به منطق پشت افعال عبارتی نگاه کنیم. در انگلیسی، فعل work به معنای کار کردن و تلاش کردن است و حرف اضافه out معمولاً تداعیکننده مفاهیمی چون «بیرون»، «اتمام» یا «به نتیجه رسیدن» است. وقتی این دو در کنار هم قرار میگیرند، مفهوم کلی «تلاشی که منجر به یک نتیجه بیرونی یا نهایی میشود» را خلق میکنند.work out پوشش میدهد، از افعال مختلفی استفاده میکنیم. به این تفاوتها دقت کنید:- وقتی در مورد ورزش صحبت میکنیم، میگوییم: «ورزش کردن» یا «تمرین کردن».
- وقتی در مورد ریاضی حرف میزنیم، میگوییم: «حل کردن» یا «محاسبه کردن».
- وقتی در مورد یک موقعیت موفقیتآمیز حرف میزنیم، میگوییم: «جور شدن» یا «به نتیجه رسیدن».
work out این چالش دوچندان میشود، زیرا گاهی مفعول میتواند بین فعل و حرف اضافه قرار بگیرد. این همان چیزی است که ما در فارسی تجربه نمیکنیم و نیاز به تمرین مداوم دارد.work out را میتوان به دو دسته تقسیم کرد:- 1فعل لازم (Intransitive): که نیازی به مفعول ندارد (مانند ورزش کردن یا به نتیجه رسیدن یک برنامه).
- 2فعل متعدی (Transitive): که مفعول میپذیرد و مفعول میتواند بین دو جزء فعل قرار بگیرد (مانند حل کردن یک مسئله).
work + out. اما در عمل، قواعد جداسازی (Separability) بسیار حائز اهمیت هستند. در زبان انگلیسی، برخی افعال عبارتی «جداشدنی» و برخی «جدانشدنی» هستند.work out به معنای ورزش کردن یا به نتیجه رسیدن یک موقعیت است، هرگز نباید بین work و out فاصلهای ایجاد شود.I work out every morning.(من هر روز صبح ورزش میکنم.)- *اشتباه:*
I work every morning out.
We need to work out the details.(ما باید جزئیات را مشخص/حل کنیم.)We need to work the details out.(هر دو حالت صحیح است، اما حالت اول رایجتر است.)
it, them, him) باشد، حتماً باید بین work و out قرار بگیرد.I have a problem, but I will work it out.(من مشکلی دارم، اما آن را حل خواهم کرد.)- *اشتباه:*
I will work out it.
Work out + اسم | صحیح | Work out the cost | محاسبه کردن هزینه |Work + اسم + out | صحیح | Work the cost out | محاسبه کردن هزینه |Work out + ضمیر | غلط | Work out it | (در فارسی میگوییم: حلش کن) |Work + ضمیر + out | صحیح | Work it out | آن را حل کن/درستش کن |workout (بدون فاصله) یک «اسم» به معنای «دوره یا جلسه تمرین ورزشی» است، در حالی که work out (با فاصله) یک «فعل» است.My workout was great.(اسم: تمرین ورزشی من عالی بود.)I want to work out.(فعل: میخواهم ورزش کنم.)
He works out at the gym three times a week.
- در فرهنگ ایرانی، این جمله را میتوان در گفتگوهای مربوط به سلامتی یا آمادگی برای مراسمهایی مثل نوروز به کار برد.
I'm trying to work out how much tax I need to pay.
Can you help me work out this math problem?
I hope your new job works out for you.
Things didn't work out between them, so they broke up.
We need to work out a strategy for the next project.
- در محیط کار، وقتی مدیر از شما میخواهد جزئیات یک سفر کاری را هماهنگ کنید، این فعل بهترین گزینه است.
I can't work him out; he's very mysterious.
Work out it. اما همانطور که گفته شد، در انگلیسی ضمیر مفعولی باید مانند یک ساندویچ بین دو جزء فعل قرار بگیرد: Work it out. این یکی از پرتکرارترین اشتباهات در آزمونهایی مثل آیلتس یا تافل است.Worked out باید بگوییم Everything worked out یا It worked out.work out به معنای مطلقِ «تمام کردن» هر کاری است. مثلاً میگویند: I worked out my homework. این جمله اشتباه است.finish یا do استفاده کنید. work out مستلزم یک فرآیند فکری، محاسباتی یا تلاش فیزیکی است. اگر تکالیف ریاضی سنگینی را حل کردهاید، میتوانید بگوییم: I worked out the problems in my homework.work out را با افعال مشابه مقایسه کنیم:Work out | مثال |Solve | رسمیتر است و معمولاً فقط برای مسائل و مشکلات به کار میرود. | Solve the crime |Exercise | بیشتر به جنبه سلامتی اشاره دارد، در حالی که work out به تمرینات ساختاریافته اشاره میکند. | I exercise for health |Figure out | بسیار به work out نزدیک است اما بیشتر بر «فهمیدن» و «کشف کردن» تمرکز دارد تا «محاسبه کردن». | I figured out why it failed |Calculate | کاملاً رسمی و فقط مربوط به اعداد و ریاضیات دقیق است. | Calculate the area |calculate یا resolve از work out استفاده کنند تا صمیمیتر و طبیعیتر به نظر برسند.exercise همیشه از work out استفاده کنم؟work out انتخاب بهتری است. اما اگر در حال نوشتن یک مقاله علمی پزشکی هستید، exercise مناسبتر است.Work it out با Figure it out چیست؟Work it out بیشتر به معنای «پیدا کردن راه حل از طریق تلاش و مذاکره» است، در حالی که Figure it out به معنای «فهمیدن چیزی که قبلاً نمیدانستید (کشف کردن)» است.It didn't work out مفعول نداریم؟work out برای مسائل احساسی هم به کار میرود؟We are trying to work things out یعنی «داریم سعی میکنیم مشکلاتمان را حل کنیم و به تفاهم برسیم».2. Negative Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction |
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do not work out
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don't work out
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does not work out
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doesn't work out
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did not work out
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didn't work out
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Conjugation of 'Work Out'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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work out
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I work out daily.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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works out
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She works out often.
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Past Simple
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All
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worked out
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It worked out well.
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Present Continuous
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All
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am/is/are working out
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I am working out now.
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Present Perfect
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All
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have/has worked out
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We have worked it out.
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Future
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All
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will work out
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It will work out.
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Meanings
A multi-use phrasal verb primarily describing physical training, the process of solving a puzzle or calculation, or the way a situation develops over time.
Physical Exercise
To engage in physical activity to improve health or fitness.
“He works out at the local gym three times a week.”
“I'm too tired to work out today.”
Solve or Calculate
To find a solution to a problem or to calculate an amount.
“We need to work out the total cost of the trip.”
“I can't work out how to open this box.”
Result or Success
To develop in a successful way or to have a particular result.
“My new job is working out really well.”
“Things didn't work out between them, so they broke up.”
Understand Someone
To understand someone's character or behavior.
“I've known him for years, but I still can't work him out.”
“She's a complex person; hard to work out.”
Reference Table
| معنی | نوع کاربرد | مثال |
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ورزش کردن
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ناگذر
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I `work out` every morning.
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حل کردن/محاسبه کردن
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گذرا
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Can you `work out` the bill?
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موفق شدن
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ناگذر
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Everything `worked out` fine.
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فهمیدن
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گذرا
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I can't `work out` why he left.
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جلسه ورزشی
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اسم (یک کلمه)
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That was a hard `workout`!
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برنامهریزی/توسعه دادن
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گذرا
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We need to `work out` a deal.
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طیف رسمیت
We must formulate a solution to this discrepancy. (Workplace conflict)
We need to work out this problem. (Workplace conflict)
Let's work it out. (Workplace conflict)
Let's fix this mess. (Workplace conflict)
The Three Pillars of 'Work Out'
Physical
- Gym Exercise
- Fitness Health
Mental
- Math Calculate
- Puzzles Solve
Situational
- Success Result
- Relationships Resolution
Verb vs. Noun
Where does the object go?
Is there an object?
Is it a pronoun (it/them)?
Common Objects for 'Work Out'
Numbers
- • The total
- • The cost
- • The percentage
Problems
- • A solution
- • The details
- • A compromise
People
- • Him/Her
- • The boss
- • The suspect
مثالها بر اساس سطح
I work out every day.
I exercise every day.
Do you work out at the gym?
Do you exercise at the gym?
He works out in the park.
He exercises in the park.
We don't work out on Sundays.
We don't exercise on Sundays.
I can't work out this math problem.
I can't solve this math problem.
Don't worry, it will work out.
Don't worry, it will end well.
We need to work out the price.
We need to calculate the price.
Did the plan work out?
Was the plan successful?
I have a difficult problem, but I will work it out.
I have a problem, but I will find a solution.
Things didn't work out between Sarah and Tom.
The relationship between Sarah and Tom wasn't successful.
You should work out the total before you pay.
You should calculate the total before paying.
I'm working out a new schedule for next week.
I am creating/solving a new schedule.
The lawyers are trying to work out a settlement.
The lawyers are negotiating a solution.
I've been trying to work him out for months, but he's a mystery.
I've been trying to understand his character.
It works out cheaper if you buy in bulk.
The result is a cheaper price if you buy many.
We haven't worked out the logistics of the move yet.
We haven't planned the details of the move.
The final cost works out to be much higher than anticipated.
The final calculation results in a higher price.
It's a complex situation, but we're working out the kinks.
We are fixing the small problems in the plan.
The details of the merger are currently being worked out by the board.
The board is currently finalizing the merger details.
I can't quite work out what she's implying in this letter.
I can't fully understand the hidden meaning.
Whether the strategy will work out in the long term remains to be seen.
It is uncertain if the strategy will be successful eventually.
He has a peculiar way of working out his frustrations through art.
He resolves his negative emotions using art.
The math works out, but the logic behind the theory is flawed.
The calculations are correct, but the reasoning is wrong.
They are working out the fine print of the contract as we speak.
They are finalizing the very specific details.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners use 'exercise' for everything. 'Work out' is more specific to a session of training.
They both mean 'solve' or 'understand'.
Spelling and spacing.
اشتباهات رایج
I work out it.
I work it out.
He work out every day.
He works out every day.
I am exercise out.
I am working out.
I did a work out.
I did a workout.
I worked out the math problem very good.
I worked out the math problem very well.
The plan worked out itself.
The plan worked out.
I can't work out why is he late.
I can't work out why he is late.
We need to work out about the budget.
We need to work out the budget.
I've worked out him.
I've worked him out.
It's a hard work out.
It's a hard workout.
The math doesn't work out to.
The math doesn't work out.
الگوهای جملهسازی
I work out ___ times a week.
I need to work out how to ___.
I hope everything works out with ___.
It works out cheaper to ___ than to ___.
Real World Usage
I'm going to work out for an hour.
Can you work out the area of this circle?
We are still working out the salary details.
Hope things work out with your move!
Let's work out how much everyone owes.
Morning workout done! #fitness
قانون ضمیر
Work it out.نه برای شغل
I work at a bank.
اسم یا فعل؟
That was a great workout.در مقابل
I work out every day.
Smart Tips
Try using 'work out' instead. It sounds much more natural in spoken English.
Always put it in the middle. Never say 'work out it'.
Use 'workout' (one word) for your photo caption, but 'work out' (two words) if you are describing the action.
Use the phrase 'Everything will work out.' It's the perfect idiom for support.
تلفظ
Linking
The 'k' at the end of 'work' links to the 'o' in 'out'. It sounds like 'wer-kout'.
Stress
In phrasal verbs, the particle (out) usually receives more stress than the verb (work).
Phrasal Verb Stress
I need to work OUT. (Stress on OUT)
Emphasizes the action of the phrasal verb.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Work it OUT: When you have a problem, you put 'Work' in, and a solution comes 'Out'.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a person lifting a giant math equation like a barbell. They are 'working out' the math while 'working out' their muscles.
Rhyme
To solve a doubt or sweat it out, the phrase you need is 'work it out'.
Story
Ben went to the gym to work out. While on the treadmill, he tried to work out his monthly budget. He realized that if he saved money, everything would work out for his summer vacation.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write down three things you need to 'work out' this week (one physical, one mental, one situational).
نکات فرهنگی
'Working out' is a massive part of US culture. People often identify as 'gym-goers' and use 'workout' as a noun for their social identity.
In the UK, 'work out' is often used interchangeably with 'sort out' when solving problems.
In global business, 'working out the details' is a polite way to say that a deal is almost done but not yet finished.
From 'work' (Old English 'wyrcan') and 'out' (Old English 'ut').
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
How often do you work out?
Has a plan ever not worked out for you?
Can you work out how much we owe for dinner?
Is there someone you just can't work out?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
He _____ at the gym every Monday.
Choose the correct sentence:
Find and fix the mistake:
I work out as a teacher in a local school.
Score: /3
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
She _______ at the gym every Tuesday.
Find and fix the mistake:
I did a great work out this morning.
We need to calculate the total cost.
1. Exercise, 2. Solve, 3. Succeed
You can say 'I worked out the problem' AND 'I worked the problem out'.
A: I'm so stressed about the move. B: Don't worry, _______.
Identify the verb usage.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesI need to _____ how much money I spent.
I solved the puzzle. I worked out it.
out / we / often / gym / the / work / at
Alles wird gut werden (im Ende).
Select the sentence using 'workout' as a noun:
Match these meanings:
They _____ for two hours yesterday.
Can 'work out' be used for a broken machine?
The app work out the best route for you.
you / out / how / do / often / work / ?
Score: /10
سوالات متداول (8)
It is generally neutral. It is perfectly fine in business meetings (e.g., `working out the budget`), but in very formal academic writing, you might prefer `calculate` or `resolve`.
It's more natural to say `I'm working out` (intransitive) or `I'm training my muscles`. However, you can say `I'm working out my legs today` in a gym context.
They are very similar. `Work out` is often used for math, calculations, and physical results. `Figure out` is used more for understanding logic, reasons, or how something works.
This is an old idiom meaning that problems will disappear or be resolved over time, just like dirt comes out of clothes in the laundry.
Yes! It's very common. `Their marriage didn't work out` means they got divorced or separated.
Not usually. However, we have the adjective `overworked`. `Worked out` is almost always the past tense of the verb.
Yes. `I finally worked out the crossword puzzle` is a great use of the phrase.
Both are used. `Work out at the gym` is most common, but `work out in the park` is also fine.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Hacer ejercicio / Resolver
English uses one phrase; Spanish uses several specific verbs.
S'entraîner / Résoudre
French requires distinct verbs for exercise vs. solving.
Trainieren / Ausrechnen
German has a similar 'out' structure for math but not for fitness.
運動する (Undou suru) / 解決する (Kaiketsu suru)
Japanese uses completely unrelated kanji compounds for each sense.
يتمرن (Yatamarran) / يحل (Yahal)
Arabic verbs are root-based and don't use particles like 'out' to change meaning.
锻炼 (Duànliàn) / 解决 (Jiějué)
Chinese lacks the 'verb + direction' logic found in English phrasal verbs.
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