lay something out—
1. spread smth. (for use or view):
- All the family’s pitiful possessions were laid out in the yard.
2. arrange the plan or appearance of a garden, etc.:
- Laying out the page well makes all the difference to the ease of reading a book.
3. (of one’s money, strength, etc.) use; spend:
- I had to lay out all my strength to move the rock.
4. make a fire start burning:
- He was still turned away from me, intent on his task of laying out the fire.
put something out—
1. place smth. out of doors:
- If it turns fine, I shall put the washing out.
2. = lay something out 1:
- Please put out my best suit for the governor’s meeting.
3. (of a plant) send out new growth:
- We thought the bush was dead, but it has already put out some new branches.
4. = lay something out 3:
- Putting out all his strength, he uprooted the tree.
5. produce smth.:
- This engine puts out more electric current than the other one.
6. make smth. public:
- The police have put out a description of the jewel thieves.
7. make a light or fire stop burning:
- Put out all fires before leaving the camping ground.
8. (of a joint) dislocate:
- I can’t play tennis with you this week, I’ve put my shoulder out.