plan
/plæn/verb
उच्चारण प्लैन
योजना बनाना, इरादा करना
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[I, T] ~ (sth) (for sth) | ~ to do sth | ~ on doing sth
to make detailed arrangements for something you want to do in the future
योजना बनाना, इरादा करना
- We are planning a trip to Rishikesh.
- She plans to study law.
- They planned for every possibility.
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- We plan to visit the Taj Mahal in winter.
- Radhika is planning a surprise party for her sister.
- They had planned for a small wedding.
- I am planning on applying for the scholarship.
Synonyms arrange organize intend
Opposite improvise
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[T] ~ sth
to make a design or an outline for something
(नक्शा, रूपरेखा) बनाना, डिज़ाइन करना
- The architect planned the new wing of the hospital.
- Engineers planned the new metro line to connect the airport with the city.
- The committee planned the route of the new bus line.
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- He planned the garden around a mango tree.
- Teachers planned the lessons for the whole term.
Synonyms design draw up lay out
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[C] ~ (for sth) | ~ (to do sth)
something that you intend to do or achieve; a set of things to do in order to achieve something
योजना, इरादा, कार्यक्रम
- What are your plans for the holidays?
- The government has a plan to double farm income.
- What is your plan for this evening?
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- The plan failed because nobody told the driver.
- She has a clear plan to save money for college.
- The government announced a plan to build more schools.
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a detailed drawing of a building, a machine or an area as it would be seen from above
नक्शा, रेखाचित्र (ऊपर से देखा हुआ)
- The plans for the new house show three bedrooms.
- The architect showed us the plan of the ground floor.
- The builder showed us the plan of the flat.
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- On the plan, the kitchen is next to the dining room.
- Engineers studied the plan of the dam.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
plan + to-infinitive
Use this when you intend to do something, especially at a future time.
जब आप भविष्य में कोई काम करने का इरादा रखते हों, तब 'plan' के बाद to-infinitive आता है।
- Radhika plans to apply for the SSC CGL exam.
- We did not plan to stay long.
plan on + gerund
In informal English, plan on is followed by a gerund or a noun, never by a to-infinitive.
अनौपचारिक English में 'plan on' के बाद gerund या noun आता है, to-infinitive नहीं।
- I am planning on leaving early tomorrow.
- They were planning on a quiet Diwali.
plan for sth / plan ahead
Use plan for to prepare for a future event or need, and plan ahead to prepare early.
किसी भावी घटना या आवश्यकता की तैयारी के लिए 'plan for' और पहले से तैयारी के लिए 'plan ahead' आता है।
- The city must plan for heavy monsoon rains.
- It is wise to plan ahead before a long train journey.
a plan to do sth / a plan for sth / a plan that
As a noun, plan takes a to-infinitive or for, and a that-clause is also possible; the article a is needed for a single plan.
Noun के रूप में 'plan' के बाद to-infinitive या for आता है, और that-clause भी संभव है; एक योजना के लिए article 'a' आवश्यक है।
- Her plan to become a banker is clear.
- The plan for the new library has been approved.
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adjective + plan
detailedambitiousfoolproofroughlong-term
- Our rough plan is to start at six.
verb + plan
draw upmakecarry outabandonscrap
- The government scrapped the plan after protests.
plan + noun
of actionBof studyperiodmeeting
- Keep a plan B in case it rains.
adverb + plan
carefullymeticulouslyjointlytentativelysecretly
- The team planned the trip meticulously.
noun + plan
businessstudyseatinginsurancefive-year
- India's first five-year plan began in 1951.
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- The students drew up a study plan for the last two months.
विद्यार्थियों ने अंतिम दो महीनों के लिए एक अध्ययन-योजना बनाई।
- We had planned a picnic, but the rain spoilt it.
हमने पिकनिक की योजना बनाई थी, पर बारिश ने उसे बिगाड़ दिया।
- The architect showed us the plan of the new house.
वास्तुकार ने हमें नए घर का नक्शा दिखाया।
- Who is planning the wedding of Radhika's cousin?
राधिका के चचेरे भाई की शादी की योजना कौन बना रहा है?
- Everything went according to plan on the day of the match.
मैच के दिन सब कुछ योजना के अनुसार हुआ।
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✗ I am planning to going to Mumbai.
✓ I am planning to go to Mumbai.
Plan to is followed by the base form of the verb, not an -ing form.
'Plan to' के बाद verb का base form आता है, -ing रूप नहीं।
✗ We are planning on to buy a flat.
✓ We are planning to buy a flat. / We are planning on buying a flat.
Do not combine plan on with a to-infinitive; use either plan to or plan on + gerund.
'Plan on' के साथ to-infinitive का मेल न करें; या तो 'plan to' या 'plan on + gerund' लिखें।
✗ He made a plan of studying abroad.
✓ He made a plan to study abroad.
A plan that states an intended action takes a to-infinitive, not of + gerund.
इरादे वाले कार्य को बताने वाले 'plan' के बाद to-infinitive आता है, of + gerund नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all concern preparing for the future, but they differ in detail and certainty.
ये सभी nouns भविष्य की तैयारी से जुड़े हैं, पर इनमें विवरण और निश्चितता का अंतर है।
A detailed way of doing something that you have thought out.
किसी काम को करने का सोचा-समझा और विस्तृत तरीका।
- The plan has five clear steps.
An organised plan, often by an authority; in British English it can also hint at something secretive.
प्रायः किसी संस्था द्वारा बनाई गई संगठित योजना; British English में इसमें गुप्त चाल का संकेत भी हो सकता है।
- The government launched a new housing scheme.
What you mean to do; it does not need any detail.
जो आप करना चाहते हैं; इसमें विवरण होना आवश्यक नहीं।
- She has no intention of quitting.
¶Idioms 2
go according to plan
to happen in the way that was intended
योजना के अनुसार होना
- The wedding went according to plan.
the best-laid plans
even careful plans can go wrong
बनी-बनाई योजनाएँ भी बिगड़ सकती हैं
- We lost the tickets at the station; so much for the best-laid plans.
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plan on sth/doing sth
to intend or expect to do something
(कुछ करने का) इरादा रखना
- We plan on visiting Kerala next year.
plan sth out
to plan carefully and in detail something that you are going to do
(किसी काम की) विस्तार से योजना बनाना
- Plan out your study schedule for the month.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Plan to do sth; plan on doing sth; a plan for sth.
'plan to do sth', 'plan on doing sth' और 'a plan for sth' आता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Go according to plan.
Idiom: go according to plan (योजना के अनुसार चलना, यानी सब कुछ बिना रुकावट के वैसा ही होना जैसा सोचा था)। जैसे: 'The wedding went according to plan.'
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General knowledge
The Five-Year Plans; NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.
Five-Year Plans; 2015 में NITI Aayog ने Planning Commission की जगह ली।