Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

iron-out

verb
/ˈaɪərn aʊt/
Definition
To resolve or eliminate difficulties or problems in a situation or discussion.
Examples
  • We need to iron out the differences before we can proceed with the project.
  • Let’s sit down and iron out the details of our agreement.
  • The team met to iron out the issues that had been causing delays.
Meaning
The phrase ‘iron-out’ is commonly used to refer to the process of smoothing out issues or disagreements, ensuring that they are clearly understood and agreed upon by all parties involved.
Synonyms
  • resolve
  • settle
  • clarify
  • rectify
  • smooth over