spell out

UK
/spɛl aʊt/
US
/spɛl aʊt/

Translations

spell outverb
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Past Simple
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Past Participle
spelling out
Gerund
UK
/spɛl aʊt/
US
/spɛl aʊt/
expliquer clairement
The teacher had to spell out the instructions for the assignment to ensure everyone understood.
L’enseignant a dû expliquer clairement les consignes du devoir pour s’assurer que tout le monde comprenait.
Please spell out your name for the record.
Veuillez épeler votre nom pour le registre.

Definitions

spell outverb
To explain something in detail or in a very clear way.
The teacher had to spell out the instructions for the assignment to ensure everyone understood.
To write or say the letters of a word in the correct order.
Please spell out your name for the record.