phrasal verb🧩 phrasal verb

lay out

to arrange or explain

What it means

To arrange things carefully on a flat surface so they can be seen clearly, or to explain a plan, idea, or argument in detail. It is used in design, planning, and clear communication.

Examples

  • She laid out all the photos on the table to choose her favourites.
  • Could you lay out the main points of your proposal for the team?
  • The garden was beautifully laid out with winding paths and flower beds.
  • He laid out his reasons for leaving the company in a long email.

Where it comes from

Separable: 'lay out the plan' or 'lay them out'. The noun 'layout' (one word) refers to the design or arrangement of pages, rooms, or spaces.

Related phrasal verbs

#set up#put together#fill out#point out

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