traçar um plano, planejar detalhadamente, delinear
1. to plan something in detail; to decide on a course of action or strategy
We need to map out our strategy before the meeting.
Precisamos traçar nosso plano estratégico antes da reunião.
2. to mark or draw the outline or features of something
The team mapped out the route for the hiking trip.
A equipe delineou a rota para a excursão.
3. to determine or show how something will develop or progress
She mapped out her career path five years ago.
Ela planejou sua trajetória profissional cinco anos atrás.
In American business culture, 'map out' is extremely common in corporate planning meetings and strategy sessions. In Brazil, 'traçar um plano' is the equivalent, though 'mapear' has become increasingly popular in modern corporate Portuguese. The phrase reflects a preference for detailed, visual planning approaches in both cultures.
NYC Slang
lay it out, break it down, plan it out
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