mark (off)

as in to define
to mark the limits of marked off the outline of the mural first

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Verb
  • As usual, there are trendy bikinis and swimsuits that always ask for space in our closet, little tops meant to save us from the rising temperatures, and the kind of light floral dresses and skirts that define the season.
    Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Wall Street defines a correction as a drop of 10% from a recent high.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This in turn limits what can be demanded of and from you.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Premier League clubs voted in December 2023 to limit transfer fee amortisation to five years, though the limit was not backdated.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For example, the east inner region is bounded by Central Avenue, Eastway Drive, Wendover Road, Randolph Road and the John Belk and Brookshire freeways.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Importantly, this intelligent exploration is bounded by guardrails that provide the necessary limits for survival and efficient path selection.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Mark (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark%20%28off%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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