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primary plan

[ˈpraɪmeri plæn]
nounpl: primary plans
plano principal
1. The main or most important plan of action; the first choice or preferred strategy
Our primary plan is to launch the product in Q1 next year.
Nosso plano principal é lançar o produto no primeiro trimestre do próximo ano.
2. In healthcare/insurance, the first health insurance plan that covers medical expenses before secondary coverage
You need to contact your primary plan before seeking specialist care.
Você precisa entrar em contato com seu plano principal antes de procurar atendimento especializado.
Synonyms
main planprincipal planfirst choiceprimary strategy
Antonyms
secondary planbackup planalternative plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano principal
Most common term in business and healthcare contexts
Rio de Janeiro
plano principal
Standard usage
São Paulo
plano principal
Standard usage, sometimes 'plano primário'
Portugal
plano principal
Standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

Plan B (when primary plan fails)
stick to the primary plan
deviate from the primary plan
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