'Spell Out' Phrasal Verb

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Definition of Spell out phrasal verb

Spell out phrasal verb

1. Meaning: Explain something in great detail
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He won't understand you unless you SPELL everything OUT for him.
2. Meaning: Write or say the individual letters that make up a word
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I had to SPELL my surname OUT to him as he didn't know how to spell it.