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
an arrangement scheme; the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult; it was an excellent design for living; a plan for seating guests
[ Syn: design ]
scale drawing of a structure; the plans for City Hall were on file
[ Syn: architectural plan ]
plan (n.)
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
[ Syn: be after ]
make plans for something; He is planning a trip with his family'
make or work out a plan for; devise; They contrived to murder their boss; design a new sales strategy; plan an attack
make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; design a better mousetrap; plan the new wing of the museum
[ Syn: design ]