Definition & Meaning of "lay out"

to lay out

[phrase form: lay]

to design and arrange something according to a specific plan

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

to explain something clearly and in detail

bring forward and present to the mind

to spend a significant amount of money on something

to make someone unconscious with a blow

to make a corpse ready for burial

Example

The event planner laid out the schedule for the conference to include a variety of speakers, workshops, and social events.

The software engineer laid out the user interface of the new app to be easy to use and navigate.

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 funeral home director laid out the body for the viewing.

The soldiers laid out their fallen comrades in preparation for a mass burial.

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