B2adjectiveformalpoliticsbusiness
US/prəˈpoʊzd/
UK/prəˈpəʊzd/
suggested as a plan or idea, but not yet agreed or done
In context
The proposed changes to the bus routes will be discussed at Monday's meeting.
Residents have objected to the proposed new road near their homes.
The proposed budget cuts would affect every department in the school.
Words that go with proposed
adjective + noun
- proposed changesThe proposed changes were approved by the board.
- proposed lawThe proposed law would ban smoking in parks.
- proposed mergerShareholders voted against the proposed merger.
- proposed planThe proposed plan includes a new library.
- proposed siteThe proposed site for the airport is next to a lake.
- proposed budgetThe proposed budget was published last week.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the propose planCorrect: the proposed plan