Outlined Outline ˈaʊtlaɪn Verb Plan Leave St Petersburg

• he outlined his plan to leave st. petersburg.
• the briefing document outlined her family history and background.
• the cause of the crash is clearly outlined in the report.
• we outlined our proposals to the committee.

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Verb Forms

1. to give a description of the main facts or points involved in something
• He outlined his plan to leave St. Petersburg.
• The briefing document outlined her family history and background.
• The cause of the crash is clearly outlined in the report.
• We outlined our proposals to the committee.
• Let me outline what I have in mind.
• For the reasons outlined above, unemployment is likely to remain high.
• The Government is expected to outline its strategy at talks today.

Extra Examples

• He roughly outlined the plot of the opera.
• She outlined to Mona the details of her mother's relationship.
• Let me briefly outline what we are trying to achieve.
2. to show or mark the outer edge of something
• They saw the huge building outlined against the sky.