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lay something out to explain something clearly, usually in writing: The code of practice lays out very clearly what the duties of the registrar are. to arrange something on a flat surface: to spend money, especially a large amount: It's not every day you lay out $500 on a dress.Most of Manhattan is laid out in/on a grid pattern. We laid the pieces of the dress pattern out on the floor.