Angličtina

plan

gb/plˈæn/ us/plˈæn/
A2 Angličtina
~ 700
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Podstatné jméno A2 entity
1

A detailed proposal or strategy

A set of ideas about how to do something or reach a goal.

Vzorec užití: a plan for [doing something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plan' with 'planning'; 'plan' is the noun for the idea itself, 'planning' is the process.
Synonyma
strategy (Often used for long-term or large-scale goals, especially in business or politics.) | scheme (Can mean a planned system or arrangement; sometimes has a negative connotation.)
Antonyma
improvisation (Doing something without prior planning.)
Kolokace
make a plan |follow a plan |plan of action |long-term plan |business plan
Témata
business |daily life |organization |work |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • We need a solid plan before starting the project.
  • Her plan to travel around the world took years to prepare.
  • The city has announced a new plan to reduce traffic.
  • Without a clear plan, the team quickly became disorganized.
  • The plan outlines each step of the renovation process.
Učební příklady
  • I have a plan to study every day.
  • We made a plan for the weekend.
  • The teacher has a plan for the lesson.
  • He follows the plan carefully.
Sloveso A2 action
2

To decide and arrange in advance

To decide what you will do and how you will do it.

Vzorec užití: to plan [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'plan' without 'to' before another verb: correct is 'plan to go', not 'plan go'.
Synonyma
organize (Focuses on putting things in order rather than deciding future actions.) | prepare (Emphasizes getting ready rather than creating the structure of actions.)
Antonyma
wing it (Informal; to do something without preparation or planning.)
Kolokace
plan ahead |plan carefully |plan a trip |plan an event
Témata
daily life |organization |daily_life |work |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • They are planning a surprise party for her birthday.
  • We planned our route before leaving.
  • You should plan your budget for the month.
  • I’m planning to visit my parents this weekend.
  • She planned every detail of the wedding.
Učební příklady
  • I plan my meals every week.
  • We plan our holiday in summer.
  • He plans to buy a new phone.
  • They plan the meeting together.
Podstatné jméno technical B1 entity
3

A scale drawing or diagram

A drawing that shows how something will look or be built.

Synonyma
blueprint (Typically refers to detailed technical drawings, especially in construction.)
Kolokace
floor plan |site plan |architectural plan
Témata
architecture |engineering |work |housing |technology
Příklady
  • The architect showed us the floor plan of the new house.
  • She studied the site plan before starting construction.
  • The engineer drew up detailed plans for the bridge.
Učební příklady
  • We looked at the floor plan of the apartment.
  • The builder has a plan for the new school.
  • This is a plan of our house.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
plan
IPA
GB/plˈæn/
US/plˈæn/
Slabiky a přízvuk
plan (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (plan)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: plan
  • Plural: plans
Verb
  • Base: plan
  • 3rd Person Singular: plans
  • Present Participle: planning
  • Past: planned
Příbuzná slova
Forms
plans noun planning verb planned verb
Core family
planner noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unplanned adjective
Gramatické poznámky
  • Irregular present participle: planning Verb
  • Irregular past: planned Verb
Výrazy

fail to plan, plan to fail

1
/fˈeɪl tə plˈæn | plˈæn tə fˈeɪl/
idiom

Not preparing causes failure

If you do not make plans, you are more likely to fail.

Příklady
  • My coach always says, 'Fail to plan, plan to fail.' It's true for any project.
  • In business, failing to plan is planning to fail.

make a plan

1
/mˈeɪk ə plˈæn/
fixed phrase

Create steps to reach a goal

To decide what you will do and how you will do it.

Příklady
  • We need to make a plan before we start painting the house.
  • She made a plan to save money for her trip.

stick to the plan

1
/stˈɪk tə ðə plˈæn/
fixed phrase

Continue following an agreed plan

To keep doing what was decided in the plan without changing it.

Příklady
  • Even when things got hard, they stuck to the plan.
  • We must stick to the plan if we want to finish on time.

plan ahead

1
/plˈæn əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb

Prepare for future events early

To make plans for something before it happens.

Příklady
  • It's wise to plan ahead for your retirement.
  • We should plan ahead for bad weather.

plan ahead

2
/plˈæn əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb

Decide in advance for the future

To think about what you will need or do in the future and get ready for it.

Příklady
  • If you want a good seat, you need to plan ahead.
  • We always plan ahead for our holidays.

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