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plan carefully

[/plæn ˈkɛrfəli/]
verb phrase
planejar cuidadosamente
1. to think about and organize the details of something in advance with attention to detail and foresight
We need to plan carefully before starting the project.
Precisamos planejar cuidadosamente antes de iniciar o projeto.
2. to make detailed arrangements or preparations with caution and thoughtfulness
She planned carefully for her retirement.
Ela planejou cuidadosamente para sua aposentadoria.
Synonyms
prepare thoroughlyorganize methodicallystrategizearrange in detailmap out
Antonyms
improviserush intoact hastilywing itplan poorly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
planejar com cuidado
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
planejar cuidadosamente
Standard formal usage
Portugal
planear com cuidado
European Portuguese uses 'planear' instead of 'planejar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

dot your i's and cross your t's
leave nothing to chance
cover all bases
plan meticulously
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