plan view

UK: /ˈplæn ˌvjuː/

Definition

Definition of plan view - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

architecture

TECH.

drawing showing a building or object from directly above

TECH.

The architect spread out the plan view of the new library.
This plan view highlights the location of emergency exits.
Please compare the plan view with the elevation drawings for accuracy.

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Expressions with plan

plan B

alternative plan if the first fails

We need a plan B in case it rains.

plan on

intend or expect to do something

I plan on going to the gym tomorrow..

plan out

schedule or organize tasks or events in advance

She plans out her entire week every Sunday..

plan backfired

exp.

cause a plan to fail by producing opposite results

The plan backfired when the team lost the game.

stick to one's plan

continue following a plan without changing it

She decided to stick to her plan despite the difficulties.

stick with a plan

continue following a decided course of action

She decided to stick with a plan despite the difficulties.

Expressions with view

bird's-eye view

view from a high place

From the top of the hill, we had a bird's-eye view of the city.

dim view

negative opinion or outlook

She took a dim view of his behavior at the party.

frog's-eye view

view from low or ground level perspective

The photograph was taken from a frog's-eye view, making the flowers look enormous.

grandstand view

position with a clear and complete view of something

We had a grandstand view of the parade.

in view of

prep.

considering or taking into account something

In view of the weather, the event was postponed.

take the long view

think about what will happen far in the future

We need to take the long view before making decisions.

color one's view

influence someone's opinion or perception

Her past experiences color her view of the situation.

take the short view

focus on immediate results instead of long-term effects

If you take the short view, you might miss future opportunities.

have a grandstand view

be in a position to see clearly

From the balcony, we had a grandstand view of the parade.

have a ringside view

be in a position to see clearly

We had a ringside view of the parade.

Terms with plan view included in their meaning

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be having second thoughts

changing mind

begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view

get aligned

agreement

come to share the same plan, view, or goal with others

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French:vue en plan, ...
German:Draufsicht, ...
Italian:pianta, ...
Spanish:planta, ...
Portuguese:planta, ...
Chinese:平面图, ...
Japanese:平面図, ...
Arabic:مُسقَط أُفقي, ...
Hebrew:תָּכְנִית עַל, ...
Russian:план, ...
Ukrainian:план, ...
Hindi:ऊर्ध्व दृश्य, ...
Bengali:প্ল্যান ভিউ, ...
Catalan:planta, ...
Czech:půdorys, ...
Danish:plan, ...
Dutch:plattegrond, ...
Greek:κάτοψη, ...
Hungarian:alaprajz, ...
Khmer:គំនូរប្លង់មើលពីលើ, ...
Korean:평면도, ...
Persian:نمای پلان, ...
Polish:rzut poziomy, ...
Portuguese (BR):vista em planta, ...
Romanian:plan, ...
Swedish:planritning, ...
Thai:มุมมองด้านบน, ...
Turkish:plan görünüş, ...
Vietnamese:hình chiếu bằng, ...

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plan seems rather airy-fairy

planar

planar graph

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