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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 plan
in opposition to the plan
not according to plan
off plan
against the agenda
Antonyms
according to the plan
in line with the plan
as planned
following 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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