all-encompassing plan
noun phraseUK /ˌɔːl ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ plæn/
US /ˌɔːl ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ plæn/
A plan that covers everything.
Our teacher made an all-encompassing plan for the school trip.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plan that includes every part of a project.
The all-encompassing plan covered every step of the building work.
3. A plan that leaves nothing out.
Her all-encompassing plan for the party had games, food, and music.
4. A plan that deals with all possible situations.
The team made an all-encompassing plan in case it rained.