Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

put someone/something on the map

idiom
/pʊt ˈsʌmwʌn/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn ðə mæp/
Definition
To make someone or something known or famous.
Examples
  • Her breakthrough novel really put her on the map in the literary world.
  • The new restaurant has put the small town on the map as a culinary destination.
  • Winning the championship put the athlete on the map for scouts looking for talent.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe the act of raising awareness about a person, place, or thing, helping it to gain recognition and attention in a particular field or context.
Synonyms
  • make famous
  • popularize
  • raise awareness
  • highlight