pre-plan

pre-plan — verb

  • pre-planpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • pre-plans3rd person singular
  • pre-planing-ing form
  • pre-planedpast simple

1. to make plans for something before the time when it will happen, so that you are

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to make plans for something before the time when it will happen, so that you are ready and able to deal with it.

例句

Jisoo pre-planned her entire travel itinerary to avoid any last-minute confusion.

pre-plan + noun phrase (itinerary)

The construction team pre-planned the delivery of materials so the work would not be delayed.

pre-plan + noun phrase for a purpose

同義詞
  • plan ahead

    phrasal verb, more informal and common in everyday speech

  • arrange

    broader meaning; focuses on putting things in order rather than early timing

  • prepare for

    focuses on readiness rather than scheduling

反義詞
  • improvise

    acting without a plan, the opposite of preparing in advance

  • wing it

    informal idiom meaning to do something without preparation

文法句型

pre-plan + noun phrase (e.g. pre-plan a trip)

pre-plan + for + noun phrase (e.g. pre-plan for a meeting)

用法筆記

Unlike 'plan', which already implies thinking about the future, 'pre-plan' adds emphasis on doing the planning well ahead of the event. It is most common in project management, event organisation, and travel contexts.

常見錯誤

❌I need to pre-plan my schedule for tomorrow.
✅I need to plan my schedule for tomorrow.
💡For very close future events, 'plan' alone is more natural; 'pre-plan' fits situations where the event is far enough away that early action is meaningful.
❌She pre-planned a surprise for his birthday last week.
✅She planned a surprise for his birthday last week.
💡When the time gap between planning and the event is not emphasised, 'plan' is the simpler, more natural choice.