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plan on

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌplæn ˈɑn/ · UK /ˌplæn ˈɒn/

plan on means: To expect something to happen and make decisions based on that expectation.

verb

EXPECT TO HAPPENB1

To expect something to happen and make decisions based on that expectation.

  • Plan on some delays.
  • We didn't plan on the train being cancelled.
  • You should plan on the repairs costing more than that.

How to use it: plan on something (Plan on heavy traffic around the stadium.); plan on someone/something doing something (We hadn't planned on so many people arriving early.)

Similar words: expect, anticipate, count on

Common phrases: plan on rain, plan on delays, plan on something

Questions about plan on

What does plan on mean?

To expect something to happen and make decisions based on that expectation.

What is plan on in other languages?

Türkçe: beklemek · Español: contar con · Français: s'attendre à · Deutsch: rechnen mit · Italiano: aspettarsi · 日本語: 予想する

How do you pronounce plan on?

In American English /ˌplæn ˈɑn/; in British English /ˌplæn ˈɒn/.

How do you use plan on in a sentence?

Plan on some delays. We didn't plan on the train being cancelled.

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