plan meaning and definition

PLAN noun

Definition of plan (noun)

1. 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: program, programme
2. an arrangement scheme
   • "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"
   • synonyms: design
3. scale drawing of a structure
   • "the plans for City Hall were on file"
   • synonyms: architectural plan

PLAN verb

Definition of plan (verb)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: be after
2. make plans for something
   • "He is planning a trip with his family"
3. make or work out a plan for; devise
   • "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"
   • synonyms: contrive, design, project
4. make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
   • "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum"
   • synonyms: design