delinear

Senses

1. 1.

   to outline, to delineate

   to draw or trace the outline or contours of something

2. 2.

   to sketch out, to outline

   to describe or present the main features or plan of something

3. 3.

   to define, to demarcate

   to establish clear boundaries or limits

Examples

• "O arquiteto delineou o projeto da nova casa em poucos minutos."

  The architect outlined the design for the new house in just a few minutes.

• "É importante delinear bem os objetivos antes de começar o trabalho."

  It's important to clearly outline the objectives before starting the work.

• "O professor delineou as principais características do período histórico."

  The professor outlined the main characteristics of the historical period.

Usage

Formal/literary register. More common in written than spoken Brazilian Portuguese. Often used in academic, technical, or professional contexts. The synonym "esboçar" is more colloquial for physical sketching, while "delinear" tends to emphasize conceptual outlining or defining of plans and ideas.