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lay out

1 of 1verb
/ˈleɪˌaʊt/
Forms:lays out,laying out,laid out,laid out
1

to design and arrange something according to a specific plan

  • The interior designer laid the furniture out in the room to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
  • The landscape architect laid out the garden to include a variety of plants and features, such as a patio, a fountain, and a walking path.
  • The urban planner laid the new neighborhood out to include a mix of housing, businesses, and green spaces.
  • The software engineer laid out the user interface of the new app to be easy to use and navigate.
  • The event planner laid out the schedule for the conference to include a variety of speakers, workshops, and social events.
Synonyms:
set outarrayrange
2

to arrange something in a flat and open way so that it is easily visible and accessible

  • The mother laid the clothes out on the bed so that her children could choose what to wear.
  • The architect laid out the plans for the new building on the table.
  • The artist laid their supplies out on the table before starting to paint.
  • The chef laid out the ingredients on the counter before starting to cook.
  • I laid out my clothes for the next day so that I could get dressed quickly in the morning.
Synonyms:
set upset
3

to explain something clearly and in detail

  • The lawyer laid out the case for the jury, explaining the evidence and the arguments in detail.
  • The business executive laid out the company's five-year plan to the board of directors.
  • The teacher laid out the lesson plan to the students, explaining what they would be learning and how they would be assessed.
  • The scientist laid out their research findings to the conference audience, explaining the methods and results of their study.
  • The politician laid out their platform to the voters, explaining their positions on the issues.
4

bring forward and present to the mind

Synonyms:
presentrepresent
5

to spend a significant amount of money on something

  • I'm not sure if I'm ready to lay out that much money for a new car.
  • My friend laid out a lot of money for their wedding, but it was worth it.
  • The company is laying out a lot of money to develop the new product.
  • The gambler laid out all of their money on a single bet.
  • I had to lay out a small fortune on a new car after mine broke down.
6

to make someone unconscious with a blow

  • The boxer laid his opponent out with a single punch to the jaw.
  • The police laid out the suspect who was resisting arrest.
  • The mugger laid his victim out with a blow to the head and stole his wallet.
  • The football player laid out the opposing player with a hard tackle.
  • The bouncers laid out the drunk man who was causing trouble.
7

to make a corpse ready for burial

  • The family laid out their loved one in the living room so that they could say their goodbyes.
  • The priest laid out the deceased in the front of the church so that the congregation could pay their respects.
  • The funeral home director laid out the body for the viewing.
  • The mortician laid out the body and prepared it for burial.
  • The soldiers laid out their fallen comrades in preparation for a mass burial.