out
1.
to spread sth out so that it can be seen easily or is ready to use :
He laid the map out on the table.
[+ adj ]
Lay the material out flat.
2.
[ often passive ] to plan how sth should look and arrange it in this way :
The gardens were laid out with lawns and flower beds.
a well laid out magazine
—related noun layout
3.
to present a plan, an argument, etc. clearly and carefully
SYN set out :
All the terms and conditions are laid out in the contract.
4.
( informal ) to spend money
SYN fork out :
I had to lay out a fortune on a new car.
—related noun outlay