A road map is a map which shows the roads in a particular area in detail.
2. countable noun
A road map of something is a detailed account of it, often intended to help people use or understand it.
The idea was to create a comprehensive road map of the internet. [+ of]
3. countable noun
When politicians or journalists speak about a road mapto or for peace or democracy, they mean a set of general principles that can be used as a basis for achieving peace or democracy.
He also raised doubts about the American road map to a peace settlement. [+ to/for]
road map in British English
noun
1.
a map intended for drivers, showing roads, distances, etc in a country or area
2.
a plan or guide for future actions
road map in American English
a map for motorists, showing the roads of a given region
Examples of 'road map' in a sentence
road map
Potential users can also be put off by uncertainties about product road maps and, with so many parties involved, over where responsibility lies when things go wrong.
Computing (2010)
A personal financial plan is a road map towards the recipient's desired future lifestyle.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In other languages
road map
British English: road map /rəʊd mæp/ NOUN
A road map is a map which shows the roads in a particular area in detail.