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Definition outline in British English

outline verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/
1

to give the main ideas of a plan or a piece of writing without giving all the details

Example

The document outlines our company's recycling policy.

Example

In his speech, the Prime Minister will outline his new proposals.

Synonyms and related words
summarize sum up outline
2

to draw a line around the edge of something

Example

She had large eyes that were darkly outlined in black.

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draw mark outline
2.1

to clearly show the outside edge of something

Example

The building was clearly outlined against the evening sky.

Synonyms and related words
draw mark outline
Definition outline in British English