lay out v 1: lay out in a line [syn: {range}, {array}, {set out}] 2: get ready for a particular purpose or event; "set up an experiment"; "set the table"; "lay out the tools for the surgery" [syn: {set up}, {set}] 3: bring forward and present to the mind; "We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason" [syn: {present}, {represent}] 4: provide a detailed plan or design; "She laid out her plans for the new house"