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map

Definition

  • noun: a picture or chart that shows the rivers, mountains, streets, etc., in a particular area
  • noun: a representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area
  • verb: to make a map of (something)
  • verb: to make a map of
  • often used with 'out'
  • synonyms: sketch, plan, delineation

Examples

  • “Can you find where we are on the 'map'?” “Sorry: I'm no good at reading 'maps'.”

  • The success of his first album really 'put him on the map' in the music industry.

  • a road/street 'map' [=a map showing the roads/streets of an area]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-That way, one of you might be on time.\N-We got lost. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Then perhaps a map? l trust you\Ndon't need one to find your seats. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,As such, l don't expect\Nmany of you to appreciate... (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone