layout
gb/lˈeɪˌaʊt/ us/lˈeɪˌaʊt/
A2
English
~ 4400
elrendezés, elrendezési terv, alaprajz, nagy kiadás
NOUN
A2
1
elrendezés
B1
Usage pattern:
the layout of [something]
The magazine's new layout is much easier to read.
A magazin új elrendezése sokkal könnyebben olvasható.
We need to change the layout of the living room to make more space.
Meg kell változtatnunk a nappali elrendezését, hogy több hely legyen.
The website layout is clean and user-friendly.
She showed me the layout of the office before my first day.
The floor layout helps customers find products quickly.
Learner examples
I like the new layout of this page.
Tetszik ennek az oldalnak az új elrendezése.
The room layout is very simple.
A szoba elrendezése nagyon egyszerű.
The store has a good layout for shopping.
We made a new layout for the kitchen.
The website layout is easy to use.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'layout' with 'blueprint' — but 'layout' is about arrangement, not detailed building plans.
Meaning
Arrangement of parts or elements
Collocations
page layout
|floor layout
|website layout
|room layout
|magazine layout
Synonyms
arrangement (A general term for how things are placed; less often used for design-specific contexts.)
|
design (Focuses more on creative or artistic planning than simple arrangement.)
Antonyms
disorder (Refers to a lack of arrangement or organization.)
Themes
design
|media
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way things are placed or organized on a page, screen, or in a place.
The way in which the parts of something are arranged or positioned, especially in print, design, or physical space.
NOUN
B1
2
alaprajz
B1
Usage pattern:
a layout of [something]
The architect presented the layout for the new park.
Az építész bemutatta az új park elrendezési tervét.
We reviewed the factory layout before installing the machines.
Átnéztük a gyár elrendezési tervét, mielőtt telepítettük a gépeket.
He drew a rough layout of the exhibition hall.
The garden layout includes several walking paths.
This is the proposed layout for the trade show floor.
Learner examples
We looked at the house layout.
Megnéztük a ház alaprajzát.
He made a layout of the park.
Készített egy elrendezési tervet a parkról.
This is the layout of my room.
She showed me the layout for the garden.
We saw the layout plan for the shop.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'layout' always means a finished product, but here it refers to a plan before completion.
Meaning
Plan showing arrangement
Collocations
garden layout
|factory layout
|layout plan
Synonyms
plan (General term for a drawn representation of something intended for building or arranging.)
|
diagram (Focuses on schematic representation, often with symbols.)
Antonyms
improvisation (Doing something without a pre-made plan or diagram.)
Themes
construction
|design
|technology
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A simple drawing or plan that shows where things will go.
A drawing, sketch, or plan that shows how something is arranged or will be arranged.
NOUN
C1
INFORMAL
3
nagy kiadás
A2
Usage pattern:
a big layout on [something]
Buying that car was quite a layout for them.
Annak az autónak a megvásárlása elég nagy kiadás volt nekik.
It’s a big layout, but worth it in the long run.
Nagy kiadás, de hosszú távon megéri.
The new equipment required a heavy layout at first.
That’s a lot of layout just for decorations.
We can’t afford another big layout right now.
Learner examples
The trip was a big layout.
Az utazás nagy kiadás volt.
We had a heavy layout for the party.
A buli miatt komoly kiadásunk volt.
Buying the TV was a big layout.
It was too much layout for us.
They made a big layout for the wedding.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'layout' meaning arrangement; this money sense is less common and mostly informal.
Meaning
Large one-time expense
Collocations
big layout
|heavy layout
Synonyms
expenditure (Formal term for spending money; not limited to informal speech.)
|
outlay (Common synonym in both formal and informal contexts; slightly more formal than 'layout' in this sense.)
Antonyms
saving (Keeping money instead of spending it.)
Themes
money
|daily life
|finance
|business
|daily_life
Definition
A lot of money you have to spend at one time.
An amount of money that has to be spent, especially a large or significant sum at one time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
layout
IPA
GB/lˈeɪˌaʊt/
US/lˈeɪˌaʊt/
Syllables & stress
lay - out (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (lay)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: layout
- Plural: layouts
Word family
Expressions
floor layout
1/flˈɔɹ lˈeɪˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
Arrangement of rooms and spaces on floor
How rooms and spaces are placed in a building floor plan.
Examples
- The floor layout allows for more natural light.
- They redesigned the floor layout to improve workflow.
garden layout
1/ɡˈɑɹdən lˈeɪˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
Arrangement of plants and features in garden
How plants and other things are placed in a garden.
Examples
- The garden layout includes flowers along the fence.
- We followed a traditional Japanese garden layout.
magazine layout
1/mˈæɡəzˌin lˈeɪˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
technical
Arrangement of articles and images in magazine
How stories and pictures are put together in a magazine.
Examples
- She is responsible for the magazine layout each month.
- The magazine layout was praised for its creativity.
page layout
1/pˈeɪd͡ʒ lˈeɪˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
technical
Arrangement of elements on a page
How words and pictures are placed on a page.
Examples
- The page layout makes the article easy to read.
- Good page layout is important for any magazine.
website layout
1/wˈɛbsˌaɪt lˈeɪˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
technical
Arrangement of elements on website page
How things like text, pictures, and menus are placed on a website page.
Examples
- The website layout adapts well to mobile devices.
- We need to improve our website layout to attract more visitors.