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restrained plan

[rɪˈstreɪnd plæn]
nounpl: restrained plans
plano contido
1. A plan or strategy that is moderate, cautious, and limited in scope, avoiding excessive ambition or aggressive measures
The government adopted a restrained plan to gradually reduce inflation without causing economic shock.
O governo adotou um plano contido para reduzir gradualmente a inflação sem causar choque econômico.
2. A controlled approach to achieving objectives with measured implementation and careful resource allocation
The company presented a restrained plan for expansion, focusing on sustainable growth rather than rapid scaling.
A empresa apresentou um plano contido para expansão, focando em crescimento sustentável em vez de expansão rápida.
Synonyms
conservative planmeasured plancautious planmoderate plancontrolled plan
Antonyms
aggressive planambitious planradical planexpansive planbold plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano contido
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
plano moderado
Alternative preference in European Portuguese
Business Portuguese
plano conservador
Common in business and financial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it safe
take a measured approach
keep one's powder dry
proceed with caution
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