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单词 iron something out
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to settle (a problem or difficulty) through negotiation or discussion
The various groups had managed to iron out their differences.
Synonyms
settle
They agreed to try and settle their dispute by negotiation.
resolve
She resolved to report the matter.
sort out
eliminate
The Act has not eliminated discrimination in employment.
get rid of
reconcile
It is possible to reconcile these apparently opposing perspectives.
clear up
simplify
unravel
He wanted to unravel the mystery of his colleague's disappearance.
erase
eradicate
battling to eradicate illnesses such as malaria and tetanus
put right
straighten out
harmonize
expedite
smooth over
See iron

Additional synonyms

in the sense of eliminate
Definition
to get rid of (something or someone unwanted, unnecessary, or not meeting the requirements needed)
The Act has not eliminated discrimination in employment.
Synonyms
remove,
end,
stop,
withdraw,
get rid of,
abolish,
cut out,
dispose of,
terminate,
banish,
eradicate,
put an end to,
do away with,
dispense with,
stamp out,
exterminate,
get shot of,
wipe from the face of the earth
in the sense of eradicate
Definition
to destroy or get rid of completely
battling to eradicate illnesses such as malaria and tetanus
Synonyms
wipe out,
eliminate,
remove,
destroy,
get rid of,
abolish,
erase,
excise,
extinguish,
stamp out,
obliterate,
uproot,
weed out,
annihilate,
put paid to,
root out,
efface,
exterminate,
expunge (formal),
extirpate,
wipe from the face of the earth
in the sense of reconcile
Definition
to make (two apparently conflicting things) compatible or consistent with each other
It is possible to reconcile these apparently opposing perspectives.
Synonyms
resolve,
settle,
square,
adjust,
compose,
rectify,
patch up,
harmonize,
put to rights

Nearby words of
iron something out

  • irk
  • irksome
  • iron
  • iron something out
  • ironic
  • ironically
  • irons

Synonyms of 'iron something out'

iron something out

Additional synonyms

in the sense of resolve
Definition
to decide or determine firmly
She resolved to report the matter.
Synonyms
decide,
determine,
undertake,
make up your mind,
agree,
design,
settle,
purpose,
intend,
fix,
conclude
in the sense of unravel
Definition
to explain or solve
He wanted to unravel the mystery of his colleague's disappearance.
Synonyms
solve,
explain,
work out,
resolve,
interpret,
figure out (informal),
make out,
clear up,
suss (out) (slang),
get to the bottom of,
get straight,
puzzle out
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