map out

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

Now's a great time to start comparing prices, mapping out flexibility on travel dates, and seeing what’s on offer before the holiday shopping frenzy kicks in. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

On our second day in Dandong, my dad has mapped out an itinerary that will take us into Manchuria. — Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026

There are likely other significant amino acid interactions that the researchers haven’t yet been able to map out in detail. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

Together, these data allowed the astronomers to begin mapping out 2026 ED138’s orbit. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for map out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout