plan
To decide on and arrange in advance a set of actions to achieve a goal. It involves thinking about the future and making a sequence of steps to follow.
Exemplos
3 de 5I plan to visit my parents next weekend.
I intend to go and see my parents next weekend.
The committee plans to implement the new policy next month.
The official group intends to start the new rules next month.
We're planning a huge party for your birthday!
We are organizing a big celebration for your birthday.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Map' to follow your 'Plan'. Both help you know where you are going.
Quiz rápido
We _____ to go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is good.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: plan
Exemplos
I plan to visit my parents next weekend.
everydayI intend to go and see my parents next weekend.
The committee plans to implement the new policy next month.
formalThe official group intends to start the new rules next month.
We're planning a huge party for your birthday!
informalWe are organizing a big celebration for your birthday.
The researchers plan to conduct a second study.
academicThe scientists intend to carry out a second investigation.
The company plans to expand into international markets.
businessThe business intends to grow into foreign countries.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
go according to plan
to happen in the way that was intended
plan B
a backup idea in case the first one fails
fail to plan
to not prepare, which often leads to failure
Frequentemente confundido com
A 'plant' is a living thing like a flower, while 'plan' is an arrangement for the future.
A 'plane' is a vehicle that flies in the air, while 'plan' is a set of steps to do something.
Notas de uso
The verb 'plan' is often followed by 'to' and an infinitive verb (e.g., 'plan to go'). It can also be used with a direct object (e.g., 'plan a party').
Erros comuns
Don't say 'I plan for go'; use 'I plan to go'. Remember to double the 'n' in 'planning' and 'planned'.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Map' to follow your 'Plan'. Both help you know where you are going.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the French word 'plan', meaning a ground plot or a drawing of a building.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking professional cultures, having a clear plan is highly valued as a sign of competence and reliability.
Quiz rápido
We _____ to go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is good.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: plan
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