Plan
noun
A detailed proposal for doing something.
We need a good plan to succeed in our project
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- make a plan
- follow the plan
noun
An intention or decision about what one is going to do.
I have a plan to travel the world once I finish school
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- have a plan
- tell the plan
verb
To decide and arrange in detail how something is going to be done.
She plans to go to France next year
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- plan ahead
- plan carefully
noun
A graphic representation of a structure.
The architect showed us the plan of the new building
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- draw up a plan
- consider the plan
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Technical
verb
To design or arrange something in your mind.
He planned the entire trip before we even left
Often appears as...
- plan in detail
- plan meticulously
noun
A detailed proposal for doing something.
We need a good plan to succeed in our project
Often appears as...
- make a plan
- follow the plan
noun
An intention or decision about what one is going to do.
I have a plan to travel the world once I finish school
Often appears as...
- have a plan
- tell the plan
verb
To decide and arrange in detail how something is going to be done.
She plans to go to France next year
Often appears as...
- plan ahead
- plan carefully
noun
A graphic representation of a structure.
The architect showed us the plan of the new building
Often appears as...
- draw up a plan
- consider the plan
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To design or arrange something in your mind.
He planned the entire trip before we even left
Often appears as...
- plan in detail
- plan meticulously
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Requires Detail
Plans are detailed; avoid using 'plan' for vague ideas.
They outlined a plan with specific steps to improve sales.
Pro Tip 2/3Action-Oriented
'Plan' is often used for actionable ideas rather than just thoughts.
Their business plan included marketing and distribution strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Implementation Focus
Plans imply a roadmap to follow, not just to create.
The renovation plan was ready for implementation.
Pro Tip 1/3Requires Detail
Plans are detailed; avoid using 'plan' for vague ideas.
They outlined a plan with specific steps to improve sales.
Pro Tip 2/3Action-Oriented
'Plan' is often used for actionable ideas rather than just thoughts.
Their business plan included marketing and distribution strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Implementation Focus
Plans imply a roadmap to follow, not just to create.
The renovation plan was ready for implementation.
Pro Tip 1/3Requires Detail
Plans are detailed; avoid using 'plan' for vague ideas.
They outlined a plan with specific steps to improve sales.
Pro Tip 2/3Action-Oriented
'Plan' is often used for actionable ideas rather than just thoughts.
Their business plan included marketing and distribution strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Implementation Focus
Plans imply a roadmap to follow, not just to create.
The renovation plan was ready for implementation.
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all seem to be beneficial. A good diet and exercise plan can also keep your weight in a healthy range, which will lower your heart attack risk as well. And of course, medications can also help prevent heart attacks. Doctors often prescribe low-dose aspirin, for example, particularly for patients who've already had a heart attack
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and when we implement it, it has some surreptitious side effect that the A.I. had planned. The point here is that we should not be confident in our ability to keep a superintelligent genie locked up in its bottle forever. Sooner or later, it will out. I believe that the answer here is to figure out
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The five major world...
was a mistake. The middle way between luxury and poverty seemed wisest. And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan
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Questions No One Knows...
Is there really a plan for my life? Is the future yet to be written, or is it already written and we just can't see it? But then, do I have free will? I mean, who am I anyway? Am I just a biological machine? But then, why am I conscious? What is consciousness?
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to increase the chances of his plan being accepted. But it turns out he can do much better than that. Why? Like we said, the pirates all know each other to be top-notch logicians. So when each votes, they won't just be thinking about the current proposal,
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The Unexpected Beauty of...
hey i thought i tried to catch you before you got on the plane but i guess it's too late i know i've said it before but i am really sorry that i couldn't come with i was really excited and i know that we spent a lot of time planning it but
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they're cautious they're calm is why you take something like prozac or paxil to drive up the serotonin system to make you calm er they follow the rules they respect authority they like plans and rules and schedules they like to be
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Debunking the myths of...
Research has implicated three regions of the brain variously involved in social behavior and complex cognitive planning, voluntary movement, and emotional and motivational responses. The other piece of the puzzle
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Spider With Three Super...
She can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack. She can have an idea.
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she can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack she can have an idea
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What happens during a...
all seem to be beneficial. A good diet and exercise plan can also keep your weight in a healthy range, which will lower your heart attack risk as well. And of course, medications can also help prevent heart attacks. Doctors often prescribe low-dose aspirin, for example, particularly for patients who've already had a heart attack
Video examples
What happens when our...
and when we implement it, it has some surreptitious side effect that the A.I. had planned. The point here is that we should not be confident in our ability to keep a superintelligent genie locked up in its bottle forever. Sooner or later, it will out. I believe that the answer here is to figure out
Video examples
The five major world...
was a mistake. The middle way between luxury and poverty seemed wisest. And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
Is there really a plan for my life? Is the future yet to be written, or is it already written and we just can't see it? But then, do I have free will? I mean, who am I anyway? Am I just a biological machine? But then, why am I conscious? What is consciousness?
Video examples
Can you solve the pirate...
to increase the chances of his plan being accepted. But it turns out he can do much better than that. Why? Like we said, the pirates all know each other to be top-notch logicians. So when each votes, they won't just be thinking about the current proposal,
Video examples
The Unexpected Beauty of...
hey i thought i tried to catch you before you got on the plane but i guess it's too late i know i've said it before but i am really sorry that i couldn't come with i was really excited and i know that we spent a lot of time planning it but
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Love and hormones PIPE...
they're cautious they're calm is why you take something like prozac or paxil to drive up the serotonin system to make you calm er they follow the rules they respect authority they like plans and rules and schedules they like to be
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
Research has implicated three regions of the brain variously involved in social behavior and complex cognitive planning, voluntary movement, and emotional and motivational responses. The other piece of the puzzle
Video examples
Spider With Three Super...
She can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack. She can have an idea.
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Best Spider Moments PIPE...
she can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack she can have an idea
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
I had a period in my life where I decided that I would never be bored again and that, if I had any free time at all, I would make plans, and I would always be doing things. It actually was great for a year or so, but then I lost all of my friends.
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Jim Rohn
American Businessman
If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.
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Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
When you have children, you realise you can't plan anything. There's no Plan A, no Plan B. Life will happen and you will go with it.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.
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John Lennon
English Musician
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.
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Judith Viorst
American Author
You could never plan your life in a million years.
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Gerard Pique
Spanish Athlete
Barcelona is my life, and I do not plan to leave.
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Yasmine Al Masri
Palestinian Actress
I never had planned for my life and my career.
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Pranitha Subhash
Indian Actress
I never planned anything in my life.
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Namrata Shirodkar
Indian Actress
I don't plan my life.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
I had a period in my life where I decided that I would never be bored again and that, if I had any free time at all, I would make plans, and I would always be doing things. It actually was great for a year or so, but then I lost all of my friends.
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Jim Rohn
American Businessman
If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.
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Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
When you have children, you realise you can't plan anything. There's no Plan A, no Plan B. Life will happen and you will go with it.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.
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John Lennon
English Musician
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.
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Judith Viorst
American Author
You could never plan your life in a million years.
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Gerard Pique
Spanish Athlete
Barcelona is my life, and I do not plan to leave.
Quote examples
Yasmine Al Masri
Palestinian Actress
I never had planned for my life and my career.
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Pranitha Subhash
Indian Actress
I never planned anything in my life.
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Namrata Shirodkar
Indian Actress
I don't plan my life.
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