plan

Everyday

1. An idea of what you will do and how: "Our plan is to leave at nine." tree →
2. A drawing showing the shape of a building or area from above: "a floor plan". tree →
3. As a verb, to decide and organise what to do: "plan a party". tree →

In the lessons

In school: plan your story before writing; in science, plan a fair test. In maths, a plan is a view from above (plan view). In safety: have a fire escape plan and a plan for meeting if you get lost. Phrases: make a plan, plan ahead, go to plan, plan B, plan view.

Examples

• What is the plan for today? tree →
• We planned a surprise for Mum. tree →
• Plan your story before you write it. tree →
• Our family has a fire escape plan. tree →
• Everything went to plan. tree →
• If that fails, we have a plan B. tree →
• Draw a plan of your bedroom. tree →
• Plan ahead for a long walk. tree →

Note

Double the n: planned, planning. In maths, "plan" is the view from above, "elevation" is the view from the side. A plan with a meeting place helps when someone is lost.

In Jewish tradition

In school: plan your story before writing; in science, plan a fair test. In maths, a plan is a view from above (plan view). In safety: have a fire escape plan and a plan for meeting if you get lost. Phrases: make a plan, plan ahead, go to plan, plan B, plan view.

Note

Double the n: planned, planning. In maths, "plan" is the view from above, "elevation" is the view from the side. A plan with a meeting place helps when someone is lost.