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

  • (..) He's my Bonnie. And he's leaving soon. l gotta get home. -Where's home? -Elm Street. Elm. -You guys have a map? -We're on it, cowboy. Trixie? l'll fire up the computer. Unhand me, you cowards! l demand to talk to Lotso! Zip it, Buck Rogers. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3