mark out

phrasal verb

marked out; marking out; marks out

1

: to indicate (a route on a map) with marks

I have marked out the best way to get to my ranch.

2

: to draw lines around (something) so that it can be clearly seen

He marked out his mining claim.

3

: to plan the details of (a course of action)

She talked about the course the European Union has marked out for itself.

4

chiefly British : to show that (someone or something) is special or different in some way

Her very first book marked her out as a great poet.

She was marked out for greatness.