give shape to something

give shape to (something)

To explain or detail something. Once you give shape to your vision for the ad campaign, I think the boss will support it.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give ˈshape to something

(formal) express or explain a particular idea, plan, etc.
See also: give, shape, something
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See also:
  • all in, be
  • be all in
  • give (one) the works
  • give it a burl
  • give (one) a fresh start
  • give (one) (the) clearance to (do something)
  • don't give (something) a second thought
  • (Can I) give you a lift?
  • give me
  • give me (someone or something) any day/time
References in periodicals archive
Less an author than a producer or even a conductor, she directs a flow of processes that give shape to something whose ultimate form is unknowable.
Lara Favaretto: Museo Nazionale Delle Arti Del XXI Secolo, Rome