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
