definition of
plan

[1] #1 plan n. [program, programme] 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". wn

[2] #2 plan v. [be after] 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". wn

[3] #3 plan v. make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family". wn

[4] #4 plan v. [project, contrive, design] make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack". wn

[5] #5 plan n. [design] an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests". wn