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
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The law signed by Pritzker in March maps out 10 districts for the November general election, in addition to the 20 areas for the 2026 elections.
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Alysa Guffey, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2024
Miller, 79, mapped out three follow-ups to the Mad Max films that began with 1979’s Mel Gibson-starring original, with Fury Road serving as a launching point for two prequels: Furiosa’s life story, then another focused on Tom Hardy’s Max.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
By the time the quartet touched down in England, the fundamentals for the McLaren F1 were completely mapped out.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
But an uptick in government enforcement could push carmakers and their suppliers to map out these supply networks with more urgency.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Key personnel priorities – particularly for political appointees who wouldn’t need to go through a Senate confirmation process – have been mapped out to ensure Trump’s plans would be put into motion immediately.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
Parrott said the inspector had valuable knowledge of the construction site and was able to help the dive team map out the debris field, giving them an idea of where to look.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2024
Savannah’s attempt to combat those slip-ups was to map out dish ideas and inspiration written on her hotel room mirror, planning her next steps as the competition moves forward.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Choose His Favorite Pastime Book a round of golf (with a cart!), map out a family bike ride, knock down the pins at the bowling alley, or play a few hands of cards.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
Alysa Guffey, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2024
Miller, 79, mapped out three follow-ups to the Mad Max films that began with 1979’s Mel Gibson-starring original, with Fury Road serving as a launching point for two prequels: Furiosa’s life story, then another focused on Tom Hardy’s Max.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
By the time the quartet touched down in England, the fundamentals for the McLaren F1 were completely mapped out.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
But an uptick in government enforcement could push carmakers and their suppliers to map out these supply networks with more urgency.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Key personnel priorities – particularly for political appointees who wouldn’t need to go through a Senate confirmation process – have been mapped out to ensure Trump’s plans would be put into motion immediately.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
Parrott said the inspector had valuable knowledge of the construction site and was able to help the dive team map out the debris field, giving them an idea of where to look.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2024
Savannah’s attempt to combat those slip-ups was to map out dish ideas and inspiration written on her hotel room mirror, planning her next steps as the competition moves forward.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Choose His Favorite Pastime Book a round of golf (with a cart!), map out a family bike ride, knock down the pins at the bowling alley, or play a few hands of cards.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
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“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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