to clearly explain plans or goals for the future
将来の計画や目標を明確に説明する (shōrai no keikaku ya mokuhyō o meikaku ni setsumei suru)
"The CEO laid out a vision for the company’s next five years."
"CEOは会社の今後5年間のビジョンを示しました。" (CEO wa kaisha no kongo go-nenkan no bijon o shimeshimashita.)
to show preference or support for one option or side
to prevent someone from being included in a conversation or...
to appear or make others feel that you are confident
to try hard not to cry
to do or say something to make people feel more comfortable...
to try to achieve the best possible results