well-established plans

noun phrase

UK /ˌwel ɪˈstæblɪʃt plænz/

US /ˌwel ɪˈstæblɪʃt plænz/

Plans that have been made for a long time and are trusted to work.

The team followed their well-established plans for the school fair.

SYNONYMS

settled plans proven plans long-standing plans firm plans reliable plans

RELATED WORDS

routine schedule arrangement strategy tradition

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Plans that are firmly fixed and unlikely to change.

We have well-established plans for the summer holiday.

3. Plans that many people know about and accept.

Their well-established plans for the new park were approved by everyone.

4. Plans that have been tested over time and shown to succeed.

The company relied on its well-established plans during the busy season.