plan

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   A draught or form; properly, a representation drawn on a plane, as a map or a chart; especially, a top view, as of a machine, or the representation or delineation of a horizontal section of anything, as of a building; a graphic representation; a diagram.

2. 2adjective

   A scheme devised; a method of action or procedure expressed or described in language; a project; as, the plan of a constitution; the plan of an expedition.

3. 3adjective

   A method; a way of procedure; a custom.

4. 4transitive verb

   To form a delineation of; to draught; to represent, as by a diagram.

5. 5transitive verb

   To scheme; to devise; to contrive; to form in design; as, to plan the conquest of a country.

6. 6noun

   scale drawing of a structure

   "the plans for City Hall were on file"

7. 7noun

   an arrangement scheme

   "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"

   "it was an excellent design for living"

   Synonyms

   design
8. 8noun

   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"

   Synonyms

   programprogramme
9. 9verb

   make plans for something

   "He is planning a trip with his family"

10. 10verb

    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"

11. 11verb

    make or work out a plan for; devise

    "They contrived to murder their boss"

    "design a new sales strategy"

    Synonyms

    contrivedesignproject
12. 12verb

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

    "design a better mousetrap"

    "plan the new wing of the museum"

    Synonyms

    design