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
All are now struggling to map out a future without fossil fuels.
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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
Start by mapping out what a path to quitting looks like.
—Roxane Gay, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The plan was brilliant: Flyer set up rental shops at train stations, while Hasler mapped out the most thrilling point-to-points.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The next step consists of mapping out a strategy for the buildings' futures, Dollase said.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024
But the crime plan also maps out ways police rely on community partners to effectively carry out and continue the social services that are initially provided.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Lee has employed Largo AI, the Swiss firm that offers financial and creative modelling for film and TV projects, to help map out the project’s potential.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
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
Start by mapping out what a path to quitting looks like.
—Roxane Gay, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The plan was brilliant: Flyer set up rental shops at train stations, while Hasler mapped out the most thrilling point-to-points.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The next step consists of mapping out a strategy for the buildings' futures, Dollase said.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024
But the crime plan also maps out ways police rely on community partners to effectively carry out and continue the social services that are initially provided.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Lee has employed Largo AI, the Swiss firm that offers financial and creative modelling for film and TV projects, to help map out the project’s potential.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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