What does "work out the kinks" mean?

1. Definition (expr.) solve small problems, figure out problems so that I can relax, work through anything that seems wrong, deal with any issues that exist so that everything is OK

Examples “When I play basketball, I need to work out the kinks before I feel good on the court.”

Examples “I hadn’t played golf in about two months, so it felt good to get on the course and work out the kinks yesterday.”

Examples “It always takes a few months to work out the kinks when you move into a house with a new roommate.”

Examples “The band was in the studio working out the kinks on their new song.”

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