B2nouneducationwork
US/ˈaʊt.laɪn/
UK/ˈaʊt.laɪn/
a short description of the main facts or ideas; also, the line around the edge of a shape
In context
Before you write the essay, make a short outline of your main points.
The manager gave us a brief outline of the new project.
In the fog, we could only see the outline of the mountains.
Words that go with outline
adjective + noun
- brief outlineHere is a brief outline of the course.
- broad outlineWe agreed on the broad outline of the plan, but not the details.
- rough outlineCan you send me a rough outline of your presentation?
- general outlineThe first chapter gives a general outline of the problem.
noun + preposition
- outline ofI could see the outline of a man in the doorway.
verb + noun
- draw an outlineFirst draw the outline of the house, then add the details.
- give an outlineThe report gives an outline of the main risks.