plans
word · lemma: plan
/ˈpɫænz/
planz
/plˈænz/
planz
Definition
Ideas or arrangements for what you are going to do in the future. It can also mean detailed drawings or designs for something that will be built.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in the plural for future arrangements: 'Do you have any plans tonight?' Singular 'plan' is common for one idea. 'Plans' can also mean architectural drawings, especially in phrases like 'building plans'. Don't confuse it with 'planning', which is the activity of organizing.
Spanish: planes - proyectosPortuguese (BR): planos - planos/projetosPortuguese (PT): planos - planos/projetosChinese (Simplified): 计划 - 安排Chinese (Traditional): 計劃 - 安排Hindi: योजनाएँ - कार्यक्रमArabic: خطط - ترتيباتBengali: পরিকল্পনা - নকশা (বিল্ডিং)Russian: планы - чертежи (строительные)Japanese: 予定 - 図面（建築）Vietnamese: kế hoạch - bản vẽ (xây dựng)Korean: 계획 - 도면(건축)Turkish: planlar - proje çizimleri (mimari)Urdu: منصوبے - نقشہ جات (تعمیراتی)Indonesian: rencana - gambar (arsitektur)
Example Sentences
We have plans for the weekend.
basic
She changed her plans after lunch.
basic
The engineer showed us the house plans.
basic
Sorry, I can't come out tonight—I already have plans.
natural
Our plans fell through at the last minute.
natural
We should make plans before prices go up.
natural