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

In the past several years, researchers have mapped out the real topography of cell-state spaces — in effect, Waddington’s landscapes — from experimental data collected from many thousands of cells over the course of embryonic development. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

The routes are mapped out to ensure that not a drop of fuel goes wasted; however, there comes a point when costs must be passed on to customers or operating is no longer economical, Diaz said. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

After all, the kids need a reason to map out their hideout spots in the Met. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

The crew would break down its intentions for the next day and map out the logistics with Fox producers and security consultants. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for map out

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