planner
gb/plˈænɚ/ us/plˈænɚ/
A2
English
~ 5900
rendezvényszervező, határidőnapló, tervezőalkalmazás, tervezőszoftver, ütemezőprogram, tervező típus
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as [a/an] [type] planner
They hired a wedding planner to take care of all the details.
Felbéreltek egy esküvőszervezőt, hogy minden részletről gondoskodjon.
As an event planner, she spends months preparing for a single conference.
Rendezvényszervezőként hónapokat tölt egy-egy konferencia előkészítésével.
The company brought in a professional planner to organize their annual retreat.
He works as a party planner for corporate clients.
The city is looking for a planner to manage its public festivals.
Learner examples
Lisa is a wedding planner.
Lisa esküvőszervező.
My sister works as an event planner.
A nővérem rendezvényszervezőként dolgozik.
We hired a planner for the school party.
The planner called us to check the details.
A good planner can make a big event feel easy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'planner' (a person with this job) with 'plan' used as a person, saying things like *she is a plan*. The correct noun for the person is 'planner', as in *she is a wedding planner*.
Meaning
person who plans events or projects
Collocations
event planner
|wedding planner
|party planner
|professional planner
|hire a planner
Synonyms
organizer (Very similar meaning, but more general and not always a job title.)
|
coordinator (Focuses more on managing people and schedules than on creative planning.)
Antonyms
improviser (Someone who prefers to do things without planning in advance.)
Themes
work
|business
|daily life
Definition
A person who is paid to plan and organize events or projects for other people.
A person whose job is to arrange and coordinate the details of events or projects, such as weddings, conferences, or parties.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] writes [something] in [their] planner
I checked my planner and saw that I’m free on Friday afternoon.
Megnéztem a határidőnaplómat, és láttam, hogy péntek délután szabad vagyok.
She writes all her homework assignments in a weekly planner.
Minden házi feladatát beírja a heti tervezőjébe.
He forgot his planner at home and missed an important meeting.
My planner is full of appointments this month.
At the start of the year, I bought a new daily planner to get more organized.
Learner examples
I write my class times in my planner.
Beírom az óráim időpontját a határidőnaplómba.
Her planner is on the desk.
A határidőnaplója az íróasztalon van.
He opened his planner to see the date.
This planner helps me remember my work.
I carry my planner in my bag every day.
Common mistake:
Some learners use 'calendar' for everything and do not know 'planner'. A 'calendar' shows dates, but a 'planner' usually has space to write detailed tasks and notes for each day.
Meaning
book for schedules and tasks
Collocations
daily planner
|weekly planner
|open my planner
|keep a planner
|paper planner
Synonyms
diary (Can be used for schedules, but often also includes personal thoughts and feelings.)
|
agenda (More often used for a list of things to discuss in a meeting, but sometimes used for a planner book.)
Themes
daily life
|school
|work
|daily_life
|time
Definition
A book or small notebook where you write your plans, meetings, and things you need to do.
A notebook or bound calendar used to write down appointments, tasks, and plans for future days.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] uses a [type] planner to organize [something]
The team uses an online planner to assign and track tasks.
A csapat egy online tervezőalkalmazást használ a feladatok kiosztására és nyomon követésére.
I switched from a paper planner to a digital planner on my tablet.
A papíralapú határidőnaplóról áttértem egy digitális tervezőalkalmazásra a tabletemen.
Our company’s project planner sends automatic reminders before each deadline.
This trip planner app suggests hotels and activities based on your dates.
Students can access the course planner from any device with an internet connection.
Learner examples
I use a digital planner on my phone.
Digitális tervezőalkalmazást használok a telefonomon.
The company uses a project planner for all work.
A cég minden munkához projekttervező szoftvert használ.
This app is a good planner for my study time.
We share an online planner for our family plans.
The trip planner website shows the best route.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'planner' always means a paper book. In modern English it is also very common for 'planner' to mean an app or online tool, especially when the context is computers or phones.
Meaning
software tool for planning tasks
Collocations
digital planner
|online planner
|project planner
|trip planner
|task planner
Synonyms
scheduler (Focuses more on arranging times; not always as broad as a full planner.)
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planning app (Informal term that clearly indicates a mobile or digital application.)
Themes
technology
|work
|daily life
Definition
A computer program or app that helps you plan your time, tasks, or projects.
A software application or online tool used to schedule activities, manage tasks, or organize projects.
NOUN
B1
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a [kind of] planner
I’m a planner, so I like to book my flights months in advance.
Én tervező típus vagyok, ezért szeretem hónapokkal előre lefoglalni a repülőjegyeimet.
She’s a very careful planner and never leaves anything to chance.
Nagyon körültekintő tervező típus, és semmit sem bíz a véletlenre.
He’s not a planner at all; he prefers to see what happens.
Because she’s such a long-term planner, she already knows where she wants to retire.
If you’re a planner, you might feel stressed by last-minute changes.
Learner examples
I am a planner and I like to be early.
Tervező típus vagyok, és szeretek korán érkezni.
My brother is not a planner; he changes his mind a lot.
A bátyám nem tervező típus; gyakran meggondolja magát.
She is a careful planner and checks every detail.
He is a long-term planner and thinks about the future.
If you are a planner, you write everything down.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes miss the personality meaning and think *I’m a planner* must mean *I do that job*. In many contexts, it just means *I like to plan things*, not that it is a profession.
Meaning
person who likes to plan ahead
Collocations
a careful planner
|a long-term planner
|a born planner
|I’m a planner
|not a planner
Synonyms
organizer (Describes someone who keeps things in order; not always focused on planning ahead in time.)
|
strategist (Suggests someone who plans at a high level, often for competition or business, and sounds more formal.)
Antonyms
spontaneous person (Someone who prefers to act in the moment without detailed plans.)
Themes
personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
A person who likes to think and decide things before they happen, and does not like to act without a plan.
Someone who naturally prefers to arrange details and make plans before doing things, rather than acting spontaneously.
Grammar
Dictionary form
planner
IPA
GB/plˈænɚ/
US/plˈænɚ/
Syllables & stress
plan - ner (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (plan)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: planner
- Plural: planners
Word family
Forms
planners
noun
Core family
plan
noun A2
planning
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unplanned
adjective
Expressions
city planner
1/sˈɪti plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
professional who designs a city
A person whose job is to plan where roads, parks, and buildings should go in a city.
Examples
- The city planner proposed a new layout for the downtown area.
- City planners must balance green space with housing needs.
day planner
1/dˈeɪ plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
book for daily schedule
A small book that shows each day’s hours so you can write your meetings and tasks.
Examples
- I keep my work meetings in a day planner on my desk.
- Her day planner is completely full this week.
event planner
1/ɪvˈɛnt plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
professional who organizes events
A person whose job is to plan and organize events such as conferences, parties, or concerts.
Examples
- She works as an event planner for a large hotel.
- The company’s event planner arranged the entire product launch.
financial planner
1/fɪnˈænʃəl plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
professional who advises on money
A person whose job is to help people plan how to save, spend, and invest their money.
Examples
- They met with a financial planner to discuss their retirement savings.
- A good financial planner can help you set realistic money goals.
meal planner
1/mˈil plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
tool for planning meals
A paper, book, or app that helps you decide what you will eat on each day.
Examples
- We use a weekly meal planner to cut down on food waste.
- The website offers a free meal planner you can print and use at home.
project planner
1/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
person or tool for project planning
A person or software that helps plan the tasks, times, and people needed for a project.
Examples
- The project planner divided the work into weekly goals.
- We use a project planner to keep track of deadlines and responsibilities.
trip planner
1/tɹˈɪp plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
tool for planning a trip
A website, app, or guide that helps you plan where to go, how to travel, and what to do on a trip.
Examples
- The trip planner suggests several routes with different travel times.
- I used an online trip planner to organize our vacation in Italy.
urban planner
1/ˈɚbən plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
expert in planning towns and cities
A person who studies and plans how towns and cities should grow and where buildings, roads, and services should be.
Examples
- She trained as an urban planner at university.
- Urban planners work with architects and politicians to shape the city.
wedding planner
1/wˈɛdɪŋ plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
professional who organizes weddings
A person whose job is to plan and organize a wedding for a couple.
Examples
- They hired a wedding planner to handle the venue and decorations.
- As a wedding planner, she meets with brides almost every day.
weekly planner
1/wˈikli plˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
tool for planning each week
A book, sheet, or app that shows one week at a time so you can plan your tasks and events.
Examples
- The teacher gave each student a weekly planner for homework.
- I use a weekly planner on my fridge to track family activities.