plan

noun

  1. 1

    scale drawing of a structure

    the plans for City Hall were on file

  2. 2

    an arrangement scheme

    the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult

    it was an excellent design for living

  3. 3

    a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

    they drew up a six-step plan

    they discussed plans for a new bond issue

verb

  1. 1

    make plans for something

    He is planning a trip with his family

  2. 2

    have the will and intention to carry out some action

    He plans to be in graduate school next year

    The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion

  3. 3

    make or work out a plan for; devise

    They contrived to murder their boss

    design a new sales strategy

  4. 4

    make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

    design a better mousetrap

    plan the new wing of the museum

Synonyms

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