watch-and-act plan
nounUK /wɒtʃ ənd ækt plæn/
US /wɑːtʃ ənd ækt plæn/
A watch-and-act plan is a plan where you watch something carefully and then do something about it.
The teacher made a watch-and-act plan for the class pet so we know when to feed it.
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2. A safety plan where someone watches for danger and acts quickly if it appears.
The lifeguard followed a watch-and-act plan at the busy pool.
3. A way of learning by watching first and then trying it yourself.
Her watch-and-act plan helped her learn to ride a bike.
4. A plan for watching a situation and deciding the right moment to act.
The team used a watch-and-act plan before starting the game.