off the map Definition

map
noun

1. A diagram of any part of the earth's surface, showing geographical and other features, eg the position of towns and roads. See also cartography.

Thesaurus: atlas, chart, plan.
2. A similar diagram of the surface of the Moon or a planet.
3. A diagram showing the position of the stars in the sky.
4. A diagram of the layout of anything, eg one that describes a particular sequence of genes in a chromosome.

verb mapped, mapping

1. To make a map of something.

Thesaurus: plan, outline, draft, plot, chart.
2. math.
To place (the elements of a set² (noun 2)) in one-to-one correspondence with the elements of another set.

Derivative: mapper
noun

Someone or something that maps or makes maps.

Derivative: mappable
adj

Derivative: mapping
noun

Idiom: off the map

Said of a location: away from all main routes or roads, etc.

colloq
Out of existence; no longer significant.

Idiom: put something or someone on the map

colloq
To cause (eg a town, an actor, a trend, etc) to become well-known or important.
Thesaurus: establish, bring fame to, make famous, glorify, make (slang).

Etymology: 16c: from Latin mappa a napkin or painted cloth.

Phrasal Verb: map something out

To plan (a route, course of action, etc) in detail.
Example: She seems to have her whole life mapped out