1 B2 neutral
To write a full script for a performance, broadcast, or presentation
"The director asked the writers to script out every scene before filming began."
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script out
B2 neutral separable transitive
To write something out in full detail as a script or formal written plan
In plain English
To write down exactly what someone will say or do, like writing a play or a movie
What does "script out" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To plan or rehearse what one will say in advance, often in excessive detail
"She had scripted out the entire job interview in her head the night before."
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3 C1 neutral
(Computing) To write an automated script to perform a series of tasks or operations
"The developer scripted out the deployment process so the team could run it with a single command."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To write out (script) something fully — fairly transparent
Actually means
To write down exactly what someone will say or do, like writing a play or a movie
Usage tip
Used in theatrical, broadcasting, and professional contexts. Also used informally to mean over-planning a conversation or presentation word-for-word. Can carry a slightly negative connotation of being overly rehearsed or unnatural.
Words that pair with "script out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
speech conversation scene dialogue presentation response
How to conjugate "script out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
script out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
scripts out
he/she/it
Past simple
scripted out
yesterday
Past participle
scripted out
have + pp
-ing form
scripting out
continuous
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