Iron out Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪɝn/ /ˈaʊt
EYE-urn owt
ˈaɪən/ /ˈaʊt
EYE-uhn owt
Definition
To fix or resolve small problems or differences, especially in a plan, agreement, or process to make it work smoothly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly used for non-physical issues; often appears with words like 'problems', 'details', 'differences'. Used for finding practical solutions, not deep conflicts. 'Iron out' is not literal—don't use for actual clothes ironing.
Spanish: resolver - solucionar - limar (diferencias)Portuguese (BR): resolver - solucionar - acertar (detalhes)Portuguese (PT): resolver - solucionar - acertar (detalhes)Chinese (Simplified): 解决 - 消除Chinese (Traditional): 解決 - 消除Hindi: सुलझाना - समाधान करनाArabic: حلّ - تسويةBengali: সমাধান করা - ঠিকঠাক করা (ঝামেলা)Russian: урегулировать - уладить - решить (проблемы)Japanese: 解決する - 調整するVietnamese: giải quyết - xử lýKorean: 해결하다 - 조율하다Turkish: çözmek - düzeltmek (sorunları)Urdu: حل کرنا - دور کرنا (مسائل)Indonesian: menyelesaikan - mengatasi
Example Sentences
We need to iron out the details before we sign the contract.
basic
The teachers met to iron out their differences.
basic
Let's iron out any problems before we start the project.
basic
They stayed late at work to iron out last-minute issues.
natural
We still have a few things to iron out before the launch.
natural
It took weeks to iron out all the misunderstandings between the teams.
natural