itinerary
gb/aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/ us/aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
B1
English
útiterv, program
NOUN
B1
1
útiterv
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s itinerary; an itinerary for [a trip/journey]; make/plan [an] itinerary
They emailed us the itinerary two days before we left.
Két nappal az indulásunk előtt e-mailben elküldték nekünk az útitervet.
My itinerary includes two nights in Rome and a day trip to Florence.
Az útitervemben két éjszaka Rómában és egy egynapos firenzei kirándulás szerepel.
Keep a copy of your itinerary in case your phone dies.
Learner examples
I made an itinerary for our weekend trip.
Készítettem egy útitervet a hétvégi utazásunkhoz.
Can you send me the itinerary?
El tudod küldeni az útitervet?
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse itinerary (the plan) with schedule (any timetable) or agenda (plan for a meeting).
Meaning
plan and schedule for a trip
Collocations
travel itinerary
|trip itinerary
|detailed itinerary
|daily itinerary
|flight itinerary
|itinerary details
|itinerary changes
|send me your itinerary
|a copy of the itinerary
|finalize the itinerary
Synonyms
travel plan (More general; may not include times or bookings.)
|
schedule (Focuses on times rather than the whole travel plan.)
Antonyms
improvisation (Traveling without a fixed plan.)
|
spontaneity (Doing things without planning ahead.)
Themes
travel
|planning
|transport
|holiday
Definition
A plan for a trip, with places and times.
A written or shared plan for a trip, showing the places you will go and the times and arrangements for each part of the journey.
NOUN
B2
2
útiterv
B1
Usage pattern:
an itinerary of [places]; [place] is on the itinerary
Barcelona is on the itinerary, but we may skip Valencia.
Barcelona szerepel az útitervben, de Valenciát lehet, hogy kihagyjuk.
The tour’s itinerary covers five cities in eight days.
A túra útiterve nyolc nap alatt öt várost foglal magában.
We added a museum visit to the itinerary at the last minute.
Learner examples
London is on our itinerary.
London szerepel az útitervünkben.
Our itinerary has three stops.
Az útitervünkben három állomás szerepel.
Common mistake:
Learners may use route when they mean the whole trip plan; route focuses on the path, not the planned stops.
Meaning
list of planned stops and route
Collocations
tour itinerary
|itinerary includes
|a full itinerary
|on the itinerary
|off the itinerary
|itinerary of stops
|itinerary covers
|itinerary features
|itinerary takes in
|itinerary highlights
Synonyms
route (Focuses on the path between places rather than the list of visits.)
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list of stops (Plain description; less formal than itinerary.)
Antonyms
unplanned detour (A stop not included in the planned list.)
Themes
travel
|tourism
|planning
Definition
A list of places you plan to visit on a trip.
A list of the places a person or group plans to visit, often in the order they will visit them, especially on a tour or journey.
NOUN
B2
BUSINESS
3
program
A2
Usage pattern:
an itinerary for [a visit/conference]; a meeting itinerary
The client visit itinerary includes two factory tours and a lunch meeting.
Az ügyféllátogatás programja két gyárlátogatást és egy ebédmegbeszélést tartalmaz.
Please review the itinerary and confirm which sessions you’ll attend.
Kérjük, nézze át a programot, és jelezze vissza, melyik szekciókon vesz részt.
Our itinerary for tomorrow is full, so we may not have time for sightseeing.
Learner examples
The itinerary says we meet at 9 a.m.
A program szerint reggel 9-kor találkozunk.
I have a busy itinerary today.
Ma sűrű programom van.
Common mistake:
Learners may say agenda for a whole day’s plan; agenda is more common for meeting topics, while itinerary is common for a visit with multiple stops.
Meaning
planned schedule for an event day
Collocations
business itinerary
|conference itinerary
|meeting itinerary
|site-visit itinerary
|itinerary for the day
|tight itinerary
|itinerary is subject to change
|confirm the itinerary
|print the itinerary
|share the itinerary
Synonyms
agenda (More common for meeting topics; less about travel and logistics.)
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program (Often used for formal events; may be published for attendees.)
Antonyms
free time (Time not scheduled or planned in advance.)
Themes
business
|planning
|events
Definition
A plan of activities for a work trip or event.
A planned schedule of activities for a day or event, especially for an organized visit, business trip, or conference.
Grammar
Dictionary form
itinerary
IPA
GB/aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
US/aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
Syllables & stress
it - in - er - ary (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (in)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: itinerary
- Plural: itineraries
Word family
Expressions
a packed itinerary
1/ə pˈækt aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
very full schedule
A plan with many things to do.
Examples
- We had a packed itinerary, so we were exhausted by the end of the week.
- Her packed itinerary left almost no time for shopping.
- If you prefer a slower trip, don’t choose a packed itinerary.
Learner examples
- We have a packed itinerary.
- My itinerary is packed.
add [something] to the itinerary
1/ˈæd sˈʌmθɪŋ tə ðə aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
include an extra stop
Put a new plan item into the itinerary.
Examples
- We decided to add a day in Milan to the itinerary.
- Can you add the afternoon meeting to the itinerary?
- They added a quick stop at the market to the itinerary.
Learner examples
- Let’s add a museum to the itinerary.
- I added lunch to the itinerary.
change the itinerary
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
alter the travel plan
Modify the travel plan.
Examples
- Bad weather forced us to change the itinerary.
- Can we change the itinerary to include an extra day in Kyoto?
- They changed his itinerary at the last minute.
Learner examples
- We changed the itinerary.
- I want to change the itinerary.
finalize the itinerary
1/fˈaɪnəlˌaɪz ðə aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
business
make the plan final
Finish the plan and decide all details.
Examples
- We’ll finalize the itinerary once we confirm the meeting time.
- She finalized the itinerary and sent it to the whole team.
- Let’s finalize the itinerary by Friday so we can book trains.
Learner examples
- I need to finalize the itinerary.
- We finalized the itinerary yesterday.
follow the itinerary
1/fˈɑloʊ ðə aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
do what the plan says
Do the trip plan in order.
Examples
- We followed the itinerary and finished the tour on time.
- You can follow the itinerary or explore on your own.
- The guide asked everyone to follow the itinerary closely.
Learner examples
- We will follow the itinerary.
- Please follow the itinerary.
off the itinerary
1/ˈɔf ðə aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
not included in the plan
Not in the trip plan.
Examples
- The hiking trip is off the itinerary because of the heat.
- That restaurant is off the itinerary, but we can go if we have time.
- After the delay, two stops were taken off the itinerary.
Learner examples
- The museum is off the itinerary.
- The trip to the island is off the itinerary.
on the itinerary
1/ˈɔn ðə aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
included in the plan
In the trip plan.
Examples
- The cathedral is on the itinerary for Saturday morning.
- Is the wine tasting on the itinerary, or is that optional?
- We added a beach day, so it’s now on the itinerary.
Learner examples
- Paris is on the itinerary.
- Dinner is on the itinerary.
stick to the itinerary
1/stˈɪk tə ðə aɪtˈɪnɚˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
follow the plan exactly
Follow the travel plan and not change it.
Examples
- If we want to catch the ferry, we need to stick to the itinerary.
- We tried to stick to the itinerary, but the museum was closed.
- Let’s stick to the itinerary until dinner, then decide what to do.
Learner examples
- We should stick to the itinerary.
- I can’t stick to the itinerary today.