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
