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plan

Meaning of plan

prepare actions

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British English/ˈplæn/
American English/ˈplæn/
Russian transcription[plɐˈnʲirovətʲ]
plan
plan - планировать
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plan with Russian translation

plan usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы хотим запланировать маршрут и посетить три острова во время лодочной поездки.

We plan to visit three islands on the boat trip.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они решили планировать разные мероприятия для семей.

They plan different activities for families.

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plan belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

planпланировать
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

plan synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between plan / devise / strategize / outline / organize / arrange

🇬🇧English
plan

General verb meaning to think ahead and decide actions.

A2Very Often

We need to plan the conference next month.

Нам нужно спланировать конференцию на следующий месяц.

D
🇬🇧English
devise

Formal word for creating a plan or method, often with a sense of inventiveness.

B2Rarely

They devised a new strategy to reduce costs.

Они разработали новую стратегию сокращения расходов.

S
🇬🇧English
strategize

Focused on developing strategies; often used in business contexts.

B2Rarely

We need to strategize about our market entry.

Нам нужно разработать стратегию выхода на рынок.

🇬🇧English

Means to create a general plan or structure without details.

B1Often

Please outline your proposal before the meeting.

Пожалуйста, изложите тезисно свое предложение до встречи.

🇬🇧English

Often means not only planning but also arranging and putting things in order, allocating resources.

B1Very Often

She will organize the volunteers for the event.

Она организует волонтеров для мероприятия.

🇬🇧English

Often means to set up or agree on specific details (meetings, order).

A2Very Often

I'll arrange a meeting for Friday.

Я договорюсь о встрече на пятницу.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on preparatory actions before carrying out a plan; doesn't always mean planning itself.

A2Very Often

We must prepare materials for the workshop.

Нам нужно подготовить материалы для семинара.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes setting times or dates for actions — to assign times/dates.

B1Very Often

Can you schedule the interview for Tuesday?

Можешь назначить интервью на вторник?

🇬🇧English

Means to create a preliminary version of a plan or document — a working version.

B1Often

I'll draft the project plan and send it to you.

Я подготовлю черновой вариант плана проекта и пришлю тебе.

🇬🇧English

Focused on considered structure and appearance/function; often technical or creative.

B2Often

They designed a new workflow for onboarding.

Они разработали новый рабочий процесс для адаптации сотрудников.

F
🇬🇧English
formulate

Formal expression of ideas or plans in clear terms; emphasis on verbal formulation.

B2Rarely

She formulated the objectives of the project clearly.

Она чётко сформулировала цели проекта.

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How to pronounce plan and what this word means

plan translation: планировать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce plan

/ˈplæn/

plan translation

планировать

plan examples

We plan to visit three islands on the boat trip.

plan transcription

/ˈplæn/, /ˈplæn/

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plan meaning: what does it mean?

prepare actions

plan pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

plan is pronounced as /ˈplæn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

plan definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We plan to visit three islands on the boat trip. Translation: Мы хотим запланировать маршрут и посетить три острова во время лодочной поездки.

Is plan part of In the Office vocabulary?

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Is plan part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, plan (планировать) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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