map out (something)

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)

• put in a good word for
• put in a good word for someone
• put in a hole
• put in in two penn'orth
• put in in your two penn'orth
• put in mind of
• put in mind of someone
• put in mind of something
• put in motion
• put in place
• put in someone's place
• put in their place
• put in the picture
• put in the shade
• put into service
• put in your place
• put it on the line
• put lead in pencil
• put lead in your pencil
• put life in hands
• put life in someone's hands
• put life on the line
• put mind at ease
• put mind at rest
• put mind to it