1 map
Pronounced:
/ˈmæp/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural mapsMeaning:
[count] 1 : a picture or chart that shows the rivers, mountains, streets, etc., in a particular area ▪ a map of the country ▪ different maps of the world ▪ a road/street map [=a map showing the roads/streets of an area] ▪ “Can you find where we are on the map?” “Sorry: I'm no good at reading maps.” ▪ “How do I get to the station?” “Here, let me draw you a map.” —see also relief map
2 : a picture or chart that shows the different parts of something ▪ a map of the brain
2 : a picture or chart that shows the different parts of something ▪ a map of the brain
all over the map
US informal : not staying the same : characterized by frequent and extreme changes ▪ Prices have been all over the map.
put (something or someone) on the map
: to make (a place, a person, etc.) famous or well-known ▪ The story has put our little town on the map. ▪ The success of his first album really put him on the map in the music industry.