Definition of

Plan

Idea

A plan allows you to direct an action.

This word that concerns us now has its etymological origin in Latin. Thus, we can know that specifically it emanates from the Latin word planus , which can be translated as “plane.”

A plan is an intention or a project . It is a systematic model that is developed before carrying out an action , with the aim of directing and channeling it. In this sense, a plan is also a writing that specifies the details necessary to carry out a work.

Plan types

An economic plan is responsible for managing the economic activity of a company , a sector or a region. An investment plan , meanwhile, establishes the destination that will be given to the financial resources of a company.

A works plan allows technicians and public administrations to foresee and execute works. The notion of service plan has a similar meaning.

A pension plan , on the other hand, organizes the contributions to receive a periodic income at the time of retirement, disability, widowhood, orphanhood or survival, while a study plan is the set of teachings and practices that must be taken to complete a cycle of studies and obtain a degree.

an adverbial phrase

In addition to all of the above, we cannot ignore the fact that there is an adverbial phrase that is used very frequently within colloquial language and that uses the term we are analyzing. This is the expression “something not being planned”, which can be said to be used to determine that a fact in question is not appropriate or convenient.

A clear example of the meaning of the aforementioned phrase can be the following: “It is not a plan for Jesus to now reproach Eve for her attitude at this time when she is suffering greatly due to the loss of her job.”

Planning

An investment plan defines how a company's financial resources will be invested.

Romantic plan and at the movies

On the other hand, a plan is a fleeting love relationship : “I have a plan for tonight.” The term is used in colloquial language to refer to a purpose or an attitude: “I would like to go out romantically with her.”

Among the most interesting films that have used the term at hand is “Hidden Plan.” In 2006, this production was released, directed by Spike Lee and starring Clive Owen and Denzel Washington, which revolves around a robbery and kidnapping of hostages in a bank.

An NGO and a municipality

In the same way, we must not forget that PLAN is an NGO whose clear objective is to stop and end the poverty of millions of children around the world. The year 1937 was when the aforementioned entity was born, working in America, Asia and Africa, developing all types of activities to improve the health and education of the most disadvantaged children.

Furthermore, Plan is a municipality in the Gistaín valley , which is located in the Sobrarbe region ( Spain ). Located in the vicinity of the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park , the town has speakers of Chistabín, a dialect of Aragonese.

According to 2007 data, Plan has only 323 inhabitants. The authorities have promoted campaigns to encourage young women to settle in the town, in an attempt to boost marriages and increase the population.