Sketch out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈskɛtʃ/ /ˈaʊt

SKETCH-owt

UK

skˈɛtʃ/ /ˈaʊt

skETCH-owt

Definition

To make a quick drawing of something or to describe an idea or plan in a general way, without giving many details.

Usage & Nuances

'Sketch out' is informal and often used for ideas, plans, or drawings that are incomplete or just the first step. Common with 'plans', 'ideas', 'stories'. Not the same as 'draw' (finished image) or 'explain' (detailed explanation).

• Spanish: esbozar - bosquejar
• Portuguese (BR): esboçar
• Portuguese (PT): esboçar
• Chinese (Simplified): 草拟 - 简要说明
• Chinese (Traditional): 草擬 - 簡要說明
• Hindi: संक्षिप्त रूप देना - रूपरेखा बनाना
• Arabic: يرسم ملامح - يوضح بإيجاز
• Bengali: খসড়া আঁকা - সংক্ষেপে বর্ণনা করা
• Russian: набросать - набросать в общих чертах
• Japanese: ざっと描く - 概要を説明する
• Vietnamese: phác thảo - vạch ra (ý tưởng/kế hoạch)
• Korean: 스케치하다 - 간략히 설명하다
• Turkish: taslak çizmek - ana hatlarıyla anlatmak
• Urdu: خاکہ بنانا - اجمالاً بیان کرنا
• Indonesian: membuat sketsa - menguraikan secara garis besar

Example Sentences

She sketched out the house before painting it.

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The architect will sketch out the plan for us.

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Let me sketch out my idea on the board.

basic

Can you sketch out the steps so I can follow along?

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He quickly sketched out a story idea while waiting for the bus.

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Let’s sketch out the main points before our meeting starts.

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