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in outline

[ɪn ˈaʊtlaɪn]
adverbial phrase
em esboço; em linhas gerais
1. Showing only the main shape or form of something, without details
The mountain was visible in outline against the sunset.
A montanha estava visível em esboço contra o pôr do sol.
2. In a general or summary form; covering main points without elaboration
Let me explain the project in outline before we discuss the details.
Deixe-me explicar o projeto em linhas gerais antes de discutirmos os detalhes.
Synonyms
in briefin summaryroughlybroadly speakingschematically
Antonyms
in detailcomprehensivelythoroughlyexplicitly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em esboço; em linhas gerais
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
em esboço; em traços gerais
Slightly more formal usage; 'em traços gerais' is also popular

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw in outline
see something in outline
describe in outline
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