Iron out
verb
To solve or fix a problem or difficulty.
The company needs to iron out issues with the new product before it can be released.
Often appears as...
- iron out issues
- iron out problems
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To remove wrinkles from clothes or fabric using an iron.
She spent the morning ironing out her shirts for the week.
Often appears as...
- iron out wrinkles
- iron out shirts
verb
To solve or fix a problem or difficulty.
The company needs to iron out issues with the new product before it can be released.
Often appears as...
- iron out issues
- iron out problems
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To remove wrinkles from clothes or fabric using an iron.
She spent the morning ironing out her shirts for the week.
Often appears as...
- iron out wrinkles
- iron out shirts
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Resolution
Used when discussing solving disagreements or misunderstandings between people.
The managers met to iron out their differences.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Stages
Often used to describe the process of perfecting the last details of a project or plan.
We need to iron out the schedule by tomorrow.
Pro Tip 3/3Negotiation Terms
Use it to imply that parties need to come to an agreement on specific terms or conditions.
The deal is almost done; we just have to iron out the payment terms.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Resolution
Used when discussing solving disagreements or misunderstandings between people.
The managers met to iron out their differences.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Stages
Often used to describe the process of perfecting the last details of a project or plan.
We need to iron out the schedule by tomorrow.
Pro Tip 3/3Negotiation Terms
Use it to imply that parties need to come to an agreement on specific terms or conditions.
The deal is almost done; we just have to iron out the payment terms.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Resolution
Used when discussing solving disagreements or misunderstandings between people.
The managers met to iron out their differences.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Stages
Often used to describe the process of perfecting the last details of a project or plan.
We need to iron out the schedule by tomorrow.
Pro Tip 3/3Negotiation Terms
Use it to imply that parties need to come to an agreement on specific terms or conditions.
The deal is almost done; we just have to iron out the payment terms.
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