Mark out
verb
To set boundaries or limits.
They marked out the track for the race.

Often appears as...
- mark out boundaries
- mark out territory
verb
To distinguish or make noticeable.
His strong performance marked him out as a potential leader.

Often appears as...
- mark out someone as
- mark out for attention
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To plan or design something.
I've marked out a plan for our new website.

Often appears as...
- mark out a plan
- mark out a pattern
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To identify someone for a specific role or purpose.
He was marked out for greatness from a young age.

Often appears as...
- mark out for greatness
- mark out for success
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To set boundaries or limits.
They marked out the track for the race.

Often appears as...
- mark out boundaries
- mark out territory
verb
To distinguish or make noticeable.
His strong performance marked him out as a potential leader.

Often appears as...
- mark out someone as
- mark out for attention
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To plan or design something.
I've marked out a plan for our new website.

Often appears as...
- mark out a plan
- mark out a pattern
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To identify someone for a specific role or purpose.
He was marked out for greatness from a young age.

Often appears as...
- mark out for greatness
- mark out for success
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 4

Physical Spaces
Used when creating visible boundaries in a physical space like a playing field.

They marked out the area for the community garden.
Limits in Situations
Figuratively indicates setting limits or guidelines in various situations.

The agreement marked out the responsibilities of each party.
Physical Spaces
Used when creating visible boundaries in a physical space like a playing field.

They marked out the area for the community garden.
Limits in Situations
Figuratively indicates setting limits or guidelines in various situations.

The agreement marked out the responsibilities of each party.
Physical Spaces
Used when creating visible boundaries in a physical space like a playing field.

They marked out the area for the community garden.
Limits in Situations
Figuratively indicates setting limits or guidelines in various situations.

The agreement marked out the responsibilities of each party.
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