plan
word
/ˈpɫæn/
plan
/plˈæn/
plan
Definition
A plan is an idea or arrangement for how to do something in the future. It can also mean the act of deciding what to do.
Usage & Nuances
'Plan' is both noun and verb: 'make a plan' (noun), 'plan to go' (verb). Common phrases: 'plan ahead', 'have a plan', 'plan of action'. Formal and informal; often used for schedules, projects, or intentions. Do not confuse with 'plane' (aircraft) or 'plain' (simple).
Spanish: plan - planear (acción) - proyectoPortuguese (BR): plano - plano (ação) - planejamentoPortuguese (PT): plano - planear (ação) - projetoChinese (Simplified): 计划 - 打算Chinese (Traditional): 計劃 - 打算Hindi: योजना - योजना बनानाArabic: خطةBengali: পরিকল্পনা - পরিকল্পনা করাRussian: план - планироватьJapanese: 計画 - 計画するVietnamese: kế hoạch - lên kế hoạchKorean: 계획 - 계획하다Turkish: plan - planlamakUrdu: منصوبہ - منصوبہ بناناIndonesian: rencana - merencanakan
Example Sentences
Do you have a plan for the weekend?
basic
We made a plan to meet for lunch.
basic
He always has a backup plan just in case.
natural
We need to plan ahead for the busy season.
natural
She likes to plan her trips carefully.
basic
Let me know if our plan changes.
natural