Meaning of the word plan in English

What does plan mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plan

US /plæn/

UK /plæn/

a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something

Example:

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We need a solid plan to finish this project on time.

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Her retirement plan includes traveling the world.

Synonym:

scheme strategy program design arrangement

a drawing or diagram showing how something is arranged

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The architect showed us the floor plan of the new building.

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Can you draw a simple plan of the garden layout?

Synonym:

blueprint diagram map layout sketch

decide on and make arrangements for in advance

Example:

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They planned their vacation to Italy for next summer.

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We need to plan our budget carefully.

Synonym:

arrange organize devise formulate prepare

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