Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foil-a-plan

verb
/fɔɪl ə plæn/
Definition
To thwart or prevent a plan from being realized.
Examples
  • The detective was determined to foil the criminals’ plan to rob the bank.
  • His quick thinking helped to foil her plan to surprise him.
  • Using security cameras helped to foil several planned break-ins.
Meaning
When you foil a plan, you stop it from happening or make it unsuccessful.
Synonyms
  • thwart
  • stop
  • prevent
  • hinder
  • defeat