definition of
spell out

[1] #1 spell out v. make explicit; specify in detail; "You should spell out your demands". wn

[2] #2 spell out v. spell fully and without abbreviating; "Can you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial?". wn

[3] #3 spell out v. orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of; "How do you spell this word?" "We had to spell out our names for the police officer". wn