devise plans
[/dɪˈvaɪz plænz/]
verb phrase
elaborar planos; traçar planos
1. to create, design, or develop a detailed course of action or strategy to achieve a specific goal
The team met to devise plans for the new marketing campaign.
O time se reuniu para elaborar planos para a nova campanha de marketing.
2. to invent or come up with a scheme or method to accomplish something
They devised plans to expand the business into new markets.
Eles traçaram planos para expandir o negócio para novos mercados.
3. to formulate ideas or arrangements in advance, often with careful thought
She devised plans to reorganize the department.
Ela elaborou planos para reorganizar o departamento.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'devise plans' is commonly used in business, organizational, and strategic settings. In Brazil, it reflects the importance of careful planning (planejamento) in corporate environments. In the USA, it's frequently used in project management, military, and strategic business discussions. The phrase suggests thoughtful, deliberate planning rather than spontaneous action.
NYC Slang
cook up a plan; scheme something up
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