Figure Out (Verb)
Meaning
Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- I'm having trouble deciding what career path to take, can you help me figure out what I want to do.
- The detectives tried to figure out the suspect's alibi but it just didn't add up.
- After several failed attempts, I finally figured out how to assemble the furniture.
- He's been struggling with the math problem for hours but can't seem to figure it out.
- It took me years to figure out why my parents made me move away from my childhood home.