plan

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

1728

Related to PLAN

Synonyms: arrange, blueprint, budget, calculate, chart, choreograph, design, frame, lay out, map (out), organize, prepare, project, scheme (out), shape, strategize (about)

Related Words: conspire, contrive, devise, intrigue, machinate, plot, put up; concert, get up; draft, outline, sketch; aim, figure, have on, intend, mean; contemplate, meditate, premeditate

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