Question

1. We have various plans for winter vacation.
2. We have various plans to prepare for winter vacation.
3. We are going to have various plans on winter vacation.
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Does #1 mean #2 or #3?

Answer 1

1 and 2 are very close in meaning. (Plans for the vacation are made before the vacation begins.)

3, however, means that the plans will be made during winter vacation.