plan
/plæn/
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Also a verb
Meaning
A detailed proposal or method formulated beforehand for doing or achieving something.
The committee presented a comprehensive plan to reduce municipal energy consumption.
A scale drawing or diagram showing the layout of a building, structure, or area.
The architect reviewed the floor plan to ensure the hallway met safety codes.
Collocations
- strategic plan
- action plan
- backup plan
- floor plan
- site plan
Synonyms
- strategy
- scheme
- blueprint
Idioms
go according to plan
proceed as intended without unexpected problems
If everything goes according to plan, the store will open on Monday.
Meaning
To design or decide on a course of action beforehand.
We need to plan our budget carefully before signing the new lease.
To intend or expect to do something.
She plans to complete her degree while continuing to work full-time.
How it's used
When this means “arrange or design in advance”
- plan the event
“plan it.”
They carefully plan the project months in advance.
When this means “intend to do something”
- plan to leave
He plans to relocate to Chicago next spring.
Collocations
- plan ahead
- plan carefully
Synonyms
- arrange
- intend
Antonyms
- improvise