Plan Make Build Extra Examples Plæn Change Action

• do you have any plans for the summer?
• there are no plans to build new offices.
• your best plan (= the best thing to do) would be to go by car.
• there's been a change of plan.

plan

1. something that you intend to do or achieve
• Do you have any plans for the summer?
• There are no plans to build new offices.
• Your best plan (= the best thing to do) would be to go by car.
• There's been a change of plan.
• We can't change our plans now.
• She told us about her future plans.
• retirement/travel/wedding plans

Extra Examples

• A spokeswoman confirmed there was no definite plan to stage a concert in the park.
• Let's stick to our original plan
• Plans are afoot to stage a new opera.
• The best plan is for me to meet you at the airport.
• The strike ruined my travel plans.
• I like to make plans well in advance.
• What are your immediate plans?
• How are your wedding plans coming along?
2. a set of things to do in order to achieve something, especially one that has been considered in detail in advance
• SEE ALSO business plan
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/business-plan
• an action plan
• a plan of action
• a development/management plan
• a five-point plan
• a three-year plan
• These ambitious plans were continually revised.
• The company has developed a five-year strategic plan.
• We need to make plans for the future.
• Both sides agreed to a detailed plan for keeping the peace.
• contingency plans for dealing with an epidemic
• The government has announced plans to create one million new training places.
• to develop/devise a plan
• to unveil/outline a plan
• to implement a plan
• to stick to/change a plan
• Let's hope everything will go according to plan.
• Under this plan, 98% of all Americans will get a tax cut.

Extra Examples

• A new plan for reducing traffic accidents was unveiled.
• Do you have any contingency plans if the scheme doesn't work?
• Do you have any contingency plans if there is a delay?
• Even the best-laid plans can go wrong.
• Local residents have vowed to fight plans to build a new road.
• Plans to build a dam have been shelved following protests.
• The airline intends to file a reorganization plan within three months.
• The government has ambitious plans for prison reform.
• The government launched a five-year plan aimed at diversifying the economy.
• The moves contravene the peace plan agreed by both sides.
• The plan calls for investments totalling $100 million.
• The plan calls for massive investment in the region.
• The plan contains four main elements.
• The president will now press ahead with his plans for reform.
• To change anything in this organization, we'll need a plan of action.
• We need to develop a sound business plan.
• a three-point action plan to improve hygiene at work
• Senators signed a letter opposing the plan.
• Senior officials put forward a three-year plan.
• The corporation is pressing ahead with plans to build a new power station.
• The peace plan was agreed at an international summit meeting.
• The plan will be put into action within the next three months.
• They are working on an economic development plan.
• You will need a clear and realistic business plan.
• a plan of campaign
• a six-week low-fat eating plan
3. a detailed map of a building, town, etc.
• Do you have a plan of the museum?
• We asked for street plan of the city.

Extra Examples

• The main markets were clearly marked on the plan.
• The plan shows the exact location of the house.
4. a detailed drawing of a machine, building, etc. that shows its size, shape and measurements
• COMPARE elevation (4)
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/elevation#elevation_sng_4
• The original plans of the building have not survived.
• The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices.
• Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval.
• A final version of the plans and specifications has been produced.

Extra Examples

• She drew some plans and elevations of the church's structure.
• The plan shows where all the electrical points will go.
• The plans were made some time ago, but work on the building has not yet started.
• He produced a plan of the house.
• Enemy spies stole the plans for the new aircraft.
• Site plans were filed with the city this week.
5. a diagram that shows how something will be arranged
• SEE ALSO floor plan
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/floor-plan
• a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner)
• a floor plan (= showing how furniture is arranged)

Extra Examples

• Who was responsible for the seating plan?
• The floor plan is very simple.
6. a way of investing money for the future or buying insurance for something
• SEE ALSO installment plan
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/installment-plan
• a savings plan
• a health plan
7. to think of something you can do to solve a problem or make something happen
• It's going to be difficult to find the time but I'll make a plan.
• I’ll make a plan to get it copied and sent to you.
• If the pain hasn’t gone by tomorrow, I’ll make a plan.
8. used to agree to a suggestion that you think is good

Word Origin

• late 17th cent.: from French, from earlier plant ‘ground plan, plane surface’, influenced in sense by Italian pianta ‘plan of building’. Compare with plant.