plan

Noun

• scale drawing of a structure
  • the plans for City Hall were on file
    

• an arrangement scheme
  • the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
    
  • it was an excellent design for living
    
  • a plan for seating guests
    

• 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

• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
  • design a better mousetrap
    
  • plan the new wing of the museum
    

• make or work out a plan for; devise
  • They contrived to murder their boss
    
  • design a new sales strategy
    
  • plan an attack
    

• make plans for something
  • He is planning a trip with his family
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  architectural plan , design , program , programme , project , contrive , be after