Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ditch-a-plan

verb phrase
/dɪtʃ ə plæn/
Definition
To abandon or discard a previously made plan or idea.
Examples
  • We had intended to go hiking, but I decided to ditch the plan and stay home instead.
  • After hearing the weather forecast, Jake chose to ditch the plan for a beach day.
Meaning
When someone decides not to follow through with an arrangement, often at the last minute, they are said to ‘ditch a plan.’
Synonyms
  • abandon a plan
  • cancel a plan
  • scrap a plan
  • give up on a plan