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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In the backend, the robot is mapping out the store layout, sending alerts to employees on what to fix, and establishing routes for employees or third-party shoppers to put together online delivery orders. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 British studio Reymond Langton Design mapped out the vessel, which was built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2011. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024 Agents scoured the scene for evidence and worked to map out a timeline of his death, including a review of the victim’s final text messages. Josh Campbell, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024 This gives both employers and employees greater levels of control over how healthcare is mapped out and delivered. John Graham Harper, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 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 8 Nov. 2024.

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