outline

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 ~ sth (to sb) to give a description of the main facts or points involved in sth: [VN] We outlined our proposals to the committee. [also Vwh-] 2 [VN] [usuallypassive] to show or mark the outer edge of sth: They saw the huge building outlined against the sky. noun 1 a description of the main facts or points involved in sth: This is a brief outline of the events. * You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay. * The book describes in outline the main findings of the research. * an outline agreement / proposal 2 the line that goes around the edge of sth, showing its main shape but not the details: At last we could see the dim outline of an island. * an outline map / sketch * She drew the figures in outline.