[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
▪ 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
▪ 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.
▪ 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.
▪ 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.




