chalk out

verb

1. tr, adverb to outline (a plan, scheme, etc); sketch

Example Sentences

Superlong tentacles shoot out of their bodies and grab the chalk out of her hands; or brain control makes her think she is shrinking to the size of an ant when really she is normal.

From Literature

Wade prompted her to chalk out a message on her driveway: “Reproduction Rights are Human Rights.”

From Washington Post

He stared down at the barbell and clapped chalk out of his hands.

From Washington Post

Until the government can chalk out a clear plan of action, citizens are leaning on one another and on social media platforms to cope with the current crisis.

From Slate

One group, representing 0.02% of shares, proposed that Rio disclose short, medium and long-term targets for direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and chalk out its performance against those targets, according to the proposed resolution.

From Reuters