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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The neutral tones and soft surfaces, textured fabrics, walnut shelves with brass and fabric details, are also details mapped out by Serafini, who developed the store with Re-Design Studio, led by Riccardo Furlani, and AAFW — Alessandro Fantetti Workshop. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 The Padres manager had the next 20 outs mapped out. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025 Advertisement For example, a CEO prepping for a product launch might map out what happens if global supply chains are disrupted, if customer adoption is slower than expected, or if a competitor announces a rival feature soon after. Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025 To ensure complete accuracy, the car was first mapped out in digital form with each element scaled and positioned precisely using CAD modelling. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 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 25 Sep. 2025.

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