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master plan

[/ˈmæstər plæn/]
nounpl: master plans
plano mestre
1. A comprehensive and detailed plan designed to achieve a long-term goal or objective
The company revealed its master plan for expanding into European markets over the next five years.
A empresa revelou seu plano mestre para expandir para os mercados europeus nos próximos cinco anos.
2. A scheme or strategy, often implying a clever or intricate design
The villain's master plan was finally exposed at the end of the movie.
O plano mestre do vilão foi finalmente exposto no final do filme.
3. In urban planning, a comprehensive development plan for a city or region
The city council approved the master plan for downtown revitalization.
O conselho municipal aprovou o plano mestre para a revitalização do centro.
Synonyms
grand planstrategic plancomprehensive planblueprintscheme
Antonyms
improvisationad-hoc approachspontaneous action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano mestre
Most common translation across Brazil
São Paulo
plano maestro
Alternative usage in business contexts
Portugal
plano diretor
Commonly used in urban planning contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a master plan in place
execute the master plan
part of the master plan
deviate from the master plan
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