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

  • (..) - Thought you might wanna know. - Why? Well, his name's all over these permits I just pulled to, uh, map the tunnels under Gotham. That's MTA maintenance, uh, sewer construction, couple of other things. Where did you get to with the tunnel searches? Remind me to tell detail (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises