IRON OUT Definition & Meaning

View synonyms for

iron out

verb

to smooth, using a heated iron
to put right or settle (a problem or difficulty) as a result of negotiations or discussions
informal.
to knock unconscious

Discover More

Idioms and Phrases

Work out, resolve, settle. For example, They managed to iron out all the problems with the new production process , or John and Mary finally ironed out their differences . This expression uses ironing wrinkled fabric as a metaphor for smoothing differences. [Mid-1800s]

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

But Piastri set himself the target over the winter of ironing out the inconsistencies in his performance and ensuring he could compete at every race, not just some of them.

From

Those who were ordered to leave during the widespread warning in December should assess whether their evacuation plan worked and if there is anything that needs to be tweaked or ironed out, Snider said.

From

The budget will now be tabled on 12 March, following further discussions to iron out differences, he said.

From

While they continue to tweak aspects of camp, Lee said they have "worked extremely hard" to iron out "bad habits" of Parker's game and the biggest change has been to his boxer's concentration.

From

So much has been ironed out in the meantime, beginning with the emergence of freshman Wesley Yates III, who reminded in the win over Iowa just how much he’s raised the ceiling of USC’s offense.

From

Related 51�Թ�s

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Browse