plan

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

2plan

verb
plannedplan·ning

Definition of PLAN

transitive verb
1
: to arrange the parts of : design <plan a new layout>
2
: to devise or project the realization or achievement of <planned their escape>
3
: to have in mind : intend <plans to leave soon>
intransitive verb
1
: to make plans <plan ahead>
2
: to have a specified intention —used with on <plans on going>
plan·ner noun

Examples of PLAN

  1. We are busy planning the party.
  2. The prisoners spent months planning their escape.
  3. a teacher planning her next lesson
  4. The students are planning a protest.
  5. We have something very special planned for your birthday.
  6. Their wedding is planned for June.
  7. a planned series of books about cars
  8. Things don't always go as planned.
  9. Always remember to plan ahead.

First Known Use of PLAN

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