1. a general description or plan showing the essential features of something
2. the outer edge or shape of something

1. to describe the main features or general principles of something
2. to draw the outer edge or shape of something

Examples

• The teacher asked us to write an outline before starting our essays.
• She could see the outline of the mountains against the sky.
• The proposal outlines the main goals of the project.
• He outlined the building with a thick black marker.
• The course outline shows what topics we’ll cover this semester.
• The outline of the suspect was visible in the doorway.
• Can you outline your plan for the presentation?