English · Common Verbs

plan

/plæn/

[/plæn/]

arrange in advance

Beginnerverb

Definition

To decide in detail what you are going to do and how you will do it.

Example

We need to plan our route carefully so that we do not get lost in the mountains.

We need to plan our route carefully so that we do not get lost in the mountains.

Etymology

From French 'plan' (ground plan), from Latin 'planus' (flat).

How & Where It’s Used

Everyday verb for arranging future actions, trips, and projects.

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