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against the plan

[/əˈɡɛnst ðə plæn/]
prepositional phrase
contra o plano
1. in opposition to or contrary to what was planned or agreed upon
Going to the party tonight would be against the plan since we agreed to stay home.
Ir à festa esta noite seria contra o plano, já que concordamos em ficar em casa.
2. not in accordance with a predetermined strategy or arrangement
Hiring an external consultant is against the plan we discussed in the board meeting.
Contratar um consultor externo é contra o plano que discutimos na reunião do conselho.
Synonyms
contrary to the planin opposition to the plannot according to planoff planagainst the agenda
Antonyms
according to the planin line with the planas plannedfollowing the plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contra o plano
most common usage
Brazil
contra o que foi planejado
alternative phrasing
Portugal
contra o plano
equivalent usage
Portugal
em desacordo com o plano
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the plan
go off plan
deviate from the plan
throw a wrench in the plan
ruin the plan
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