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Meaning of chalk out | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To draw or write down (something) using chalk.
transitive
to make (plans); to sketch (something); to describe (a plan).
figuratively, transitive
In a multi-race wager, to lose to the favorite in all of the remaining races.
US, intransitive
To die.
US, intransitive, slang
To kill (someone).
US, slang, transitive

Examples

“I shall pursue the plan I have chalked out.”

“A 25-1 shot won race 3, but the rest of the early pick 5 chalked out after that.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

chalk something up to experience chalk up chalk up to chalkboard chalkboarded chalkboarding

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