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

The siblings, each with unique relationships with their parents and each other, are also well mapped out. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Rodents can measure tight spaces, feel nearby walls, and map out their surroundings by quickly wiggling their whiskers. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Paul Paul of Dune, the heir to the House of Atreides that rules the planet of Caladan, spends most of his story trying to outrun a destiny that’s been mapped out for him by others. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

This clever device maps out your house for efficient floor cleaning. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for map out

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