Oplægget

Oplægget is the definite form of the Danish noun oplæg and refers to something that is laid forth for consideration. It can denote a presentation, a talk, or a written proposal that is intended to be reviewed or discussed.

In everyday use, oplægget can describe an oral presentation given to an audience, such as a school or university lecture, a conference talk, or a briefing in a workplace. It can also refer to a document that outlines a plan, policy, or set of proposals, prepared to inform decisions or guide discussion.

In politics and public administration, an oplæg is commonly a policy outline or white paper prepared by government ministries, political parties, or organizations. It describes aims, background, arguments, and possible measures, and is intended to be debated or evaluated before decisions are made. In business meetings, an oplæg may be a short briefing or memo circulated ahead of a discussion, sometimes accompanied by slides or data.

Etymologically, oplægget derives from the verb oplægge, meaning to lay forth or set forward. The term is versatile and context-dependent, and in Danish may be used alongside related terms such as foredrag (lecture), præsentation (presentation), udkast (draft), or høringsoplæg (consultation paper).

The definite form oplægget typically refers to a specific, previously mentioned presentation or proposal within a text, rather than to the general concept. See also: foredrag, præsentation, udkast, høringsoplæg.