road map

/ˌroʊd ˈmæp/

Other forms: road maps

Definitions of road map

1. noun

   a map showing roads (for automobile travel)
   type of:

   map

   a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
2. noun

   a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action
   “the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam”

   synonyms: guideline

   type of:

   plan, program, programme

   a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

   counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance

   something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action