map out
phrasal verb
mapped out; mapping out; maps out
: to plan the details of (something, such as a program or one's future)
We mapped out a plan of action.
They mapped her campaign for governor all out.
She has her future all mapped out.
Examples of map out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Savannah’s attempt to combat those slip-ups was to map out dish ideas and inspiration written on her hotel room mirror, planning her next steps as the competition moves forward.
—
Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Choose His Favorite Pastime Book a round of golf (with a cart!), map out a family bike ride, knock down the pins at the bowling alley, or play a few hands of cards.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
Start by mapping out what a path to quitting looks like.
—Roxane Gay, New York Times, 11 May 2024
Looking ahead, Cheeks said a potential Paramount Global sale is not impacting the ways in which the network maps out its long-term strategies.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
France's Ministry of Transportation has set up a website mapping out road restrictions and public transportation closures and delays, with the option to sign up for local flash alerts.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024
All are now struggling to map out a future without fossil fuels.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The front line: The Washington Post has mapped out the 600-mile front line between Ukrainian and Russian forces.
—John Hudson, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
Foodies will be able to map out their culinary tour for the week, check in to earn points, view Maker’s Mark and MadTree Brewing drink specials, participate in contests, and receive real-time updates through the app, available now on the App Store and on Google Play.
—The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Choose His Favorite Pastime Book a round of golf (with a cart!), map out a family bike ride, knock down the pins at the bowling alley, or play a few hands of cards.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
Start by mapping out what a path to quitting looks like.
—Roxane Gay, New York Times, 11 May 2024
Looking ahead, Cheeks said a potential Paramount Global sale is not impacting the ways in which the network maps out its long-term strategies.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
France's Ministry of Transportation has set up a website mapping out road restrictions and public transportation closures and delays, with the option to sign up for local flash alerts.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024
All are now struggling to map out a future without fossil fuels.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The front line: The Washington Post has mapped out the 600-mile front line between Ukrainian and Russian forces.
—John Hudson, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
Foodies will be able to map out their culinary tour for the week, check in to earn points, view Maker’s Mark and MadTree Brewing drink specials, participate in contests, and receive real-time updates through the app, available now on the App Store and on Google Play.
—The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'map out.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near map out
Cite this Entry
“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share