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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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Drones now guide artillery, deliver payloads, resupply units, and even map out minefields.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
With the Chicago Bulls once again failing to make the actual playoffs, the organization is likely busy trying to map out its immediate future.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
For instance, this would be a great period to meet with a financial consultant and map out strategies for long-term growth.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Drones now guide artillery, deliver payloads, resupply units, and even map out minefields.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
With the Chicago Bulls once again failing to make the actual playoffs, the organization is likely busy trying to map out its immediate future.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
For instance, this would be a great period to meet with a financial consultant and map out strategies for long-term growth.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 25 May 2025
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“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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