Replan: meaning, definitions and examples

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replan

 

[ ˌriːˈplæn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

project management

To make new plans for a project after the original plans have changed or become irrelevant.

Synonyms

adjust, rearrange, reorganize.

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Word Description / Examples
replan

Use when a plan needs to be created again from scratch, especially after encountering significant changes or disruptions.

  • After the sudden change in the weather forecast, we had to replan our weekend trip.
  • The failure of our marketing strategy forced us to replan our approach.
reorganize

Beneficial in contexts where a complete restructuring or alteration of the organization or system is needed. This often involves significant changes in order to improve efficiency.

  • The company decided to reorganize its departments to streamline operations.
  • We need to reorganize our files to make them easier to find.
rearrange

Suitable for situations where items or elements within a plan or space need to be reordered or repositioned.

  • I had to rearrange the furniture in my living room to make more space.
  • Due to scheduling conflicts, we must rearrange the meeting times.
adjust

Best used when minor modifications or small changes need to be made to an existing plan or setup.

  • We need to adjust the timeline of our project to meet the new deadline.
  • After receiving feedback, we decided to adjust our sales tactics.

Examples of usage

  • Due to unexpected circumstances, we had to replan the entire project.
  • After receiving new information, the team had to replan their approach to the task.
  • It's important to be flexible and willing to replan when necessary.

Translations

Translations of the word "replan" in other languages:

🇵🇹 replanejar

🇮🇳 पुन: योजना बनाना

🇩🇪 neu planen

🇮🇩 merencanakan ulang

🇺🇦 перепланувати

🇵🇱 przeplanować

🇯🇵 再計画する (saikeikaku suru)

🇫🇷 replanifier

🇪🇸 replanificar

🇹🇷 yeniden planlamak

🇰🇷 재계획하다 (jaegyehoekhada)

🇸🇦 إعادة التخطيط (i'iieadat altakhtit)

🇨🇿 přeplánovat

🇸🇰 preplánovať

🇨🇳 重新计划 (chóngxīn jìhuà)

🇸🇮 preplannirati

🇮🇸 endurplana

🇰🇿 қайта жоспарлау

🇬🇪 ხელახალი დაგეგმვა

🇦🇿 yenidən planlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 replanificar

Etymology

The word 'replan' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'plan'. It originated in the mid-20th century in the context of project management and strategic thinking. The concept of replanning is essential in dynamic environments where changes are frequent and adaptability is key to success.

See also: plan, plane, planned, planner, planners, planning, plans, unplanned.