aus|arbeiten
Translation
to work out, to elaborate, to draw up, to prepare
Examples
Wir müssen einen neuen Plan ausarbeiten.
We have to work out a new plan.
Sie hat das Konzept detailliert ausgearbeitet.
She elaborated on the concept in detail.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((ausarbeiten)) to work out (sth.) We have to work out a new plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erstellen (to create), entwickeln (to develop), konzipieren (to conceive)
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus-' (out, to completion) and the verb 'arbeiten' (to work). It means to 'work something out' to its final form.
Memory Tips
Think of 'working' ('arbeiten') on a plan until it is fully fleshed 'out' ('aus').