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action plan
A structured, detailed plan that sets out concrete steps, responsibilities, and timelines in order to achieve a specific goal.
Die Regierung hat einen Aktionsplan zum Klimaschutz vorgestellt.
The government presented an action plan for climate protection.
'Aktionsplan' (action plan) is made up of 'Aktion' (action) and 'Plan' (plan), connected by an 's'. So it is literally a plan that sets out concrete actions or measures.
Für das Projekt wurde ein detaillierter Aktionsplan benötigt.
A detailed action plan was needed for the project.
The gender of 'Aktionsplan' (action plan) is masculine because the last word in the compound is 'der Plan' (plan). This rule applies to most compound nouns.
Der neue Aktionsplan wurde von allen Beteiligten akzeptiert.
The new action plan was accepted by everyone involved.
In professional or political contexts, an action plan is often used with certain verbs, for example 'einen Aktionsplan erstellen' (to create an action plan), 'entwickeln' (to develop), 'umsetzen' (to implement), or 'vorstellen' (to present).
Das Team muss bis Freitag einen Aktionsplan erstellen.
The team has to create an action plan by Friday.
The purpose of the plan is often indicated with the prepositions 'für' (for) or 'gegen' (against). People speak of an 'Aktionsplan für' (action plan for) a positive goal or an 'Aktionsplan gegen' (action plan against) a problem.
Die Stadt hat einen Aktionsplan für mehr Fahrradwege beschlossen.
The city approved an action plan for more bike paths.
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'der Plan' and 'der Aktionsplan' both have to do with an idea for the future. 'der Plan' is more general: it can be a simple idea or more detailed preparation. 'der Aktionsplan' is more specific and sounds more organized. It describes concrete steps, times, and often also who does what. Learners may confuse the words because an action plan is also a plan. If it is only about an intention, 'Plan' fits better. If a goal is to be achieved through clear measures, 'Aktionsplan' is more precise.
Für das neue Umweltprojekt erstellt Sofia zu Hause einen Aktionsplan mit festen Aufgaben.
For the new environmental project, Sofia creates an action plan at home with fixed tasks.
Nach dem Essen ist der Plan einfach: Wir gehen noch kurz einkaufen.
After dinner, the plan is simple: we will quickly go shopping.