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.

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For Alpert, the physical setup was straightforward, but pairing the vac to the app and mapping out her home required more trial and error. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025 These roadmaps, meticulously crafted by giants in the tech industry, offer a high-level vision that maps out the evolution of their platforms, providing enterprises with a structured plan for upgrades, integrations and new feature rollouts. Rob Lamear, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Charge any electronics beforehand and map out the safest ways to get to higher ground. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 For those eager to get their shopping strategy in order, Nordstrom just dropped a preview of its Anniversary Sale online, giving shoppers the chance to build a personalized wishlist in advance—making now the perfect time to map out your fall fashion game plan. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for map out

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“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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