map out

map something out

to plot something out carefully, usually on paper. I have a good plan. I will map it out for you. I will map out the plan for you.

See also: map, out

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map out something also map something out

to decide in detail how something will be done She is mapping out lesson plans for teachers who work with below-average readers. When we mapped it out before we began this project, we thought we would be finished by now.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of map out (to use a map to plan a trip)

See also: map, out