plan (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /plæn/
Definition
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something, often involving a sequence of actions and resources.
Examples
The architect presented a comprehensive plan for the new city park.
Our team developed a marketing plan to launch the new product next quarter.
She had a secret plan to surprise her sister with a birthday party.
How to Use plan
- plan for (prepositional phrase)
- To prepare for a future event or situation. — "We need to plan for unexpected delays."
- plan to do something (collocation)
- To intend to do something. — "I plan to visit my grandparents next month."
- plan on doing something (collocation)
- To intend to do something (informal). — "Are you planning on attending the meeting?"
- plan out (phrasal verb)
- To organize the details of something carefully. — "Let's plan out the entire itinerary for the vacation."
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