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Definition plan in British English

plan noun

[countable] noun
/plæn/

▪ abandon, cancel, devise, formulate, implement, make, oppose, outline, scrap, shelve, unveil, work out

1

a series of actions that you think about carefully to help you to achieve something

Example

an economic/spending/corporate plan

Example

a peace plan

Example

We need to make a plan before we can start on the project.

Example

Everything went according to plan (=there were no problems).

Example

There's been a change of plan. The meeting will now take place in Berlin.

Example

The building was completed ahead of plan.

Example

We don't have any plans for our holiday yet.

Example

The administration has announced plans to reduce the use of pesticides in food production.

Synonyms and related words
preparation agreement plan
2

something that you intend to do and make arrangements to achieve

Example

Her plan is to move to France after she graduates.

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preparation agreement plan
3

a technical drawing that shows details of how a building, city, machine etc will be built or developed

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architectural architecture blueprint
3.1

a drawing showing how something is or will be made

Example

I've made a detailed plan of my new garden.

Example

a seating plan

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axis bar chart bar graph
4

to go according to plan

Example

If everything goes to plan, the project will bring in a huge amount of money.

Definition plan in British English