smooth out

phrasal verb

Meaning

Remove irregularities, wrinkles, or difficulties to make something flat, even, or easy to manage.

Examples

We need to smooth out the rough edges of the project plan before presenting it to the boss.
She used her hands to smooth out the blanket on the bed.

Synonyms: flatten, iron, resolve, rectify

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smooth out

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /smuːð aʊt/

Definition

Remove irregularities, wrinkles, or difficulties to make something flat, even, or easy to manage.

Examples

We need to smooth out the rough edges of the project plan before presenting it to the boss.
She used her hands to smooth out the blanket on the bed.

How to Use smooth out

smooth out [something] (phrasal verb): To flatten or resolve a specific object or issue. — "He smoothed out the map on the table."
smooth out [something] with [something] (phrasal verb): To use a tool to remove irregularities. — "She smoothed out the creases with a warm iron."

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