Pronunciation: /plæn/
noun a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
A1 I have a plan to go to the park tomorrow.
A2 She made a plan to study for her exams this weekend.
B1 The company has a detailed business plan for the upcoming year.
B2 The architect presented his plan for the new office building to the board.
C1 The government unveiled a comprehensive plan to combat climate change.
C2 The strategic plan for the merger was carefully crafted by the consulting team.
verb to formulate a method for accomplishing something
A1 I plan to go shopping tomorrow.
A2 She plans to visit her grandparents next weekend.
B1 We are planning a trip to Europe for next summer.
B2 The company is planning to launch a new product next month.
C1 The government is planning to implement new policies to reduce pollution.
C2 The architect meticulously planned every detail of the building before construction began.
formal The company presented a detailed business plan to the investors.
informal Let's make a plan to meet up for lunch tomorrow.
slang I need to come up with a game plan for acing my exams.
figurative Life doesn't always go according to plan, so be prepared for unexpected twists.
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