To figure out

Meaning

To understand or solve something.

Examples

• John: I'm trying <b>to figure out</b> this puzzle.
• Alice: It's a tough one. Have you tried looking at it from a different angle?
• John: I'm still trying <b>to figure out</b> the solution.
• Alice: Let's work on it together. Sometimes it's easier <b>to figure out</b> problems collaboratively.