Plan meaning in English
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Definition
to plan (sthg, to do sthg, on doing sthg): to intend (to do sthg); to organize, to arrange (sthg)
I am planning a dinner party at my house. I've invited eight people, but still haven't decided what food to cook.
I plan to move to the U.S. next year. I've received a job offer in New York and I've started looking at apartments online.
a plan: an intention, a prevision for future events
What are your plans this weekend? I'm planning to go to the cinema, and you could come with me if you don't have any other plans.
Examples
- "I plan to escape today."
- "Your company's plan allows you to increase or decrease your monthly pay-in at any time, as well as to re-allocate the investments of your plan."
- "Do you plan on having children in the next five years?"
- "Of course I have plans, Edward."
- "We do not currently plan to change either the name or the ingredients of our popular "Vegetable Soup"."
- "Icarus : Moreover, the money you pay into this plan is tax-free for now, and Delavigne matches part of what you contribute, so you effectively get free money!"
- "We must come up with a plan quickly, before nightfall."
- "My assistant has set me up with a video conferencing system. If you've got the right equipment on your end, we should be able to go ahead with the meeting as planned."
- "Card Player 2 : Well, Sheriff Wayne, what do you plan to do with this horse?"
- "Hannah : Well I've heard there are special "event organizers" that plan theme events in interesting locations, say for example a "Wild West" party on a ranch where everyone gets dressed up as cowboys."
- "Unfortunately, the gentleman I was planning to take with me is unable to attend, so his ticket is up for grabs!"
- "Alright, listen up, here's the plan..."
- "I hope you are able to rearrange your travel plans."
- "In response to an anonymous suggestion placed in the suggestion box last week, I am pleased to inform you that a company retreat has been planned for next month in Half Moon Bay."
- "What's the plan?"
- "Icarus : Okay, but seriously, I have a classic plan to make this money grow."
- "Malcolm : Well, actually I've planned something different."
- "Caroline : I understand your concern, which is why you'll be surprised and, I hope, pleased to hear of our plans."
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