Grind out

verb

To produce something in large quantities, often by using machinery.

Factories grind out thousands of products every day.
Visual representation of "grind out" - To produce something in large quantities, often by using machinery

Often appears as...

  • grind out products
  • grind out copies
verb

To continue working hard despite difficulties.

Even though he was tired, he continued to grind out the work.
Visual representation of "grind out" - To continue working hard despite difficulties

Often appears as...

  • grind out work
  • grind out results
verb

In sports, to achieve a result through hard work and effort, not skill.

The team managed to grind out a win in the last few minutes.
Visual representation of "grind out" - In sports, to achieve a result through hard work and effort, not skill

Often appears as...

  • grind out a win
  • grind out a result

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To produce something in large quantities, often by using machinery.

Factories grind out thousands of products every day.
Visual representation of "grind out" - To produce something in large quantities, often by using machinery

Often appears as...

  • grind out products
  • grind out copies
verb

To continue working hard despite difficulties.

Even though he was tired, he continued to grind out the work.
Visual representation of "grind out" - To continue working hard despite difficulties

Often appears as...

  • grind out work
  • grind out results
verb

In sports, to achieve a result through hard work and effort, not skill.

The team managed to grind out a win in the last few minutes.
Visual representation of "grind out" - In sports, to achieve a result through hard work and effort, not skill

Often appears as...

  • grind out a win
  • grind out a result

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
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Volume Focus

Emphasizes the large scale and efficiency of production.

Illustration for Volume Focus
This factory can grind out thousands of units overnight.
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Mechanical Process

Suggests a lack of uniqueness or personal touch in items produced.

Illustration for Mechanical Process
The souvenir shop grinds out the same keychains every day.
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Repetitive Nature

The process is often repetitive and doesn't change much over time.

Illustration for Repetitive Nature
Her job is to grind out the same report every week.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Volume Focus

Emphasizes the large scale and efficiency of production.

Illustration for Volume Focus
This factory can grind out thousands of units overnight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mechanical Process

Suggests a lack of uniqueness or personal touch in items produced.

Illustration for Mechanical Process
The souvenir shop grinds out the same keychains every day.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repetitive Nature

The process is often repetitive and doesn't change much over time.

Illustration for Repetitive Nature
Her job is to grind out the same report every week.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Volume Focus

Emphasizes the large scale and efficiency of production.

Illustration for Volume Focus
This factory can grind out thousands of units overnight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mechanical Process

Suggests a lack of uniqueness or personal touch in items produced.

Illustration for Mechanical Process
The souvenir shop grinds out the same keychains every day.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repetitive Nature

The process is often repetitive and doesn't change much over time.

Illustration for Repetitive Nature
Her job is to grind out the same report every week.
Visual representation of the word "Grind out"

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