road map

A "road map" can refer to both a physical map for navigation and a strategic plan for achieving goals.

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Definition

A2Navigation

(general)A visual guide showing roads and routes to assist in driving from one location to another.

Example

  • We used a road map to find the quickest route to the beach.

B2Planning

(metaphorical)A detailed plan outlining the steps needed to achieve a specific objective.

Example

  • The company presented its road map for the next five years.
  • She created a road map to improve her fitness over the next six months.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "road map":

location mapmap outregular mapphysical mapimage mapmain roadtime planmaster planaccess road