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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | 'drawing of a building at ground level'; partly from Latin planum 'level ground', partly from French planter 'to plant' |
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plan1 S1 W1
[countable]
[countable]1 something you have decided to do : His plan is to get a degree in economics and then work abroad for a year.
intention
His plan is to get a degree in economics and then work abroad for a year. somebody's best plan British English (=the best course of action) Your best plan would be to catch a taxi.
Your best plan would be to catch a taxi.2 a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail : an ambitious economic recovery plan If everything goes according to plan (=happens in the way that was arranged) the first stage will be completed by December.
method/arrangement
an ambitious economic recovery planIf everything goes according to plan (=happens in the way that was arranged) the first stage will be completed by December.3 a drawing similar to a map, showing roads, towns, and buildings
map
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drawing
a) technical a drawing of a building, room, or machine as it would be seen from above, showing the shape, size, and position of the walls, windows, and doors ➔ elevation (4), section1 (7), ground plan (1)
b) a drawing that shows exactly how something will be arranged :
5 your first plan, which you will use if things happen the way you expect : We're going to find a restaurant and buy a meal. That's Plan A.
plan A
Plan AWe're going to find a restaurant and buy a meal. That's Plan A.6 your second plan, which you can use if things do not happen the way you expect : It's time to put Plan B into action.
plan B
Plan BIt's time to put Plan B into action.