Definition of plan
1 : a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: such asa : a top or horizontal view of an objectb : a large-scale map of a small area
2a : a method for achieving an endb : an often customary method of doing something : procedurec : a detailed formulation of a program of actiond : goal, aim
3 : an orderly arrangement of parts of an overall design or objective
4 : a detailed program (as for payment or the provision of some service) pension plan
planlessly
adverbplanlessness
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Examples of plan in a Sentence
the army's plan of attack
We need to agree on a plan of action.
Our plan was to have the guests park on the street, not the lawn.
When we met them at the restaurant, they said there had been a change of plan.
He changed his long-distance plan.
Synonym Discussion of plan
plan
Definition of plan
planned
;planning
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
planner
nounExamples of plan in a Sentence
We are busy planning the party.
The prisoners spent months planning their escape.
a teacher planning her next lesson
The students are planning a protest.
We have something very special planned for your birthday.
Their wedding is planned for June.
a planned series of books about cars
Things don't always go as planned.
Always remember to plan ahead.
1718
First Known Use of plan
1718
plan-
plano-
Definition of plan-
1 : flat planography
2 : flat and plano-concave
Origin and Etymology of plan-
Latin planus
PLAN Defined for English Language Learners
plan
playDefinition of plan for English Language Learners
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: a set of actions that have been thought of as a way to do or achieve something
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: something that a person intends to do
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: a detailed agreement for telephone service, medical care, insurance, etc.
plan
Definition of plan for English Language Learners
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: to think about and arrange the parts or details of (something) before it happens or is made
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: to intend or expect to do (something)
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: to expect something to happen
PLAN Defined for Kids
Definition of plan for Students
1 : a method or scheme of acting, doing, or arranging vacation plans They were nervous because … their plan was indeed a risky one. — Lemony Snicket, The Austere Academy
2 : a drawing or diagram showing the parts or outline of something
Law Dictionary
plan
Legal Definition of plan
1 : a diagram of an area of land (as a subdivision) filed in the registry of deeds — see also plot plan
2 : a detailed program; especially : one made under chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code that places future earnings under the control of a trustee, provides for the payment of creditors, and is subject to approval by the creditors
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