plan

1 of 3

noun

ˈplan

: a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: such as

: a top or horizontal view of an object

: a large-scale map of a small area

: a method for achieving an end

: an often customary method of doing something : procedure

: a detailed formulation of a program of action

: goal, aim

: an orderly arrangement of parts of an overall design or objective

: a detailed program (as for payment or the provision of some service)

pension plan

planless

ˈplan-ləs

adjective

planlessly adverb

planlessness noun

plan

2 of 3

verb

planned; planning

transitive verb

: to arrange the parts of : design

plan a new layout

: to devise or project the realization or achievement of

planned their escape

: to have in mind : intend

plans to leave soon

intransitive verb

: to make plans

plan ahead

: to have a specified intention

—used with on

plans on going

plan-

3 of 3

combining form

variants or plano-

: flat

planography

: flat and

plano-concave

Example Sentences

Noun 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. Verb 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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

One of the General Assembly’s largest undertakings during the 90-day legislative session in Annapolis, the cannabis plan was set in motion earlier this month when lawmakers drafted the lengthy proposal to regulate and tax the new industry. —

Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2023 The plan brought harsh critics who then pushed for data transparency rather than limiting data collection. —

Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2023 Under the plan, groups of five or more American citizens or permanent residents can apply to privately sponsor the resettlement of refugees. —

Geraldo Cadava, The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2023 The unlimited plan ranges from $250 to $525 depending on the length of the cruise. —

Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2023 The plan can be viewed online at: https://www.glenview.il.us/Pages/Bike-and-Pedestrian-Master-Plan.aspx. —

Brian L. Cox, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 By the time today’s kindergartners are high school seniors, the plan was supposed to increase statewide education spending by 45 percent, or $3.9 billion. —

Erin Cox, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023 The plan will be overseen by the global auditing giant PwC and would compensate investors for potential financial losses if businesses were expropriated or projects were disrupted. —

Liz Alderman, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023 Most supported the Arizona plan and opposed further federal involvement, including comments received from the Arizona Public Service Co. utility, Associated Specialty Contractors of Arizona and the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. —

Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2023

Verb

Teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Health and Human Services Department plan to help examine people who report symptoms, Tierney said. —

Scott Dance And Justine Mcdaniel, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2023 Those who plan to get ashes will go to a church service and receive the ash crosses on their foreheads. —

Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 17 Feb. 2023 The system's operators plan to draw from a nearby reservoir while the spill passes by, Mark Hall, Ashland’s director of utilities, said Wednesday. —

Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2023 Chief Deputy District Attorney Sean Gallagher said prosecutors plan to move ahead with the case. —

Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023 Having an adaptive attitude is essential for mid-career professionals who plan to pursue higher education. —

Shruti Parashar, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 Authorities plan to roll out guidelines for companies by June, said a representative from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. —

Michelle Toh, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 Attorneys for Mills and Martin have said their clients plan to plead not guilty. —

Antonio Planas, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2023 Officials say those who plan to attend the event should enter the County Operations Center campus from Chesapeake Drive. —

Karen KucherFeb. 2, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

plan

1 of 2 noun

ˈplan

: a drawing or diagram showing the parts or outline of something

: a method or scheme of acting, doing, or arranging

a civil defense plan

vacation plans

: goal sense 2, aim

our plan was to stop them at the bridge

planless

-ləs

adjective

plan

2 of 2 verb

planned; planning

: to form a plan of or for : to arrange the parts or details of ahead of time

plan a church

plan a party

: to have in mind : intend

: to make plans

planner noun

单词	plans
释义	plan 1 of 3 noun ˈplan 1 : a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: such as a : a top or horizontal view of an object b : a large-scale map of a small area 2 a : a method for achieving an end b : an often customary method of doing something : procedure c : a detailed formulation of a program of action d : 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 planless ˈplan-ləs adjective planlessly adverb planlessness noun plan 2 of 3 verb 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 plan- 3 of 3 combining form variants or plano- 1 : flat planography 2 : flat and plano-concave Synonyms Noun arrangement blueprint design game game plan ground plan master plan program project road map scheme strategy system Verb arrange blueprint budget calculate chart choreograph design frame lay out map (out) organize prepare project scheme (out) shape strategize (about) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun 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. Verb 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun One of the General Assembly’s largest undertakings during the 90-day legislative session in Annapolis, the cannabis plan was set in motion earlier this month when lawmakers drafted the lengthy proposal to regulate and tax the new industry. —Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2023 The plan brought harsh critics who then pushed for data transparency rather than limiting data collection. —Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2023 Under the plan, groups of five or more American citizens or permanent residents can apply to privately sponsor the resettlement of refugees. —Geraldo Cadava, The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2023 The unlimited plan ranges from $250 to $525 depending on the length of the cruise. —Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2023 The plan can be viewed online at: https://www.glenview.il.us/Pages/Bike-and-Pedestrian-Master-Plan.aspx. —Brian L. Cox, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 By the time today’s kindergartners are high school seniors, the plan was supposed to increase statewide education spending by 45 percent, or $3.9 billion. —Erin Cox, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023 The plan will be overseen by the global auditing giant PwC and would compensate investors for potential financial losses if businesses were expropriated or projects were disrupted. —Liz Alderman, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023 Most supported the Arizona plan and opposed further federal involvement, including comments received from the Arizona Public Service Co. utility, Associated Specialty Contractors of Arizona and the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. —Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2023 Verb Teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Health and Human Services Department plan to help examine people who report symptoms, Tierney said. —Scott Dance And Justine Mcdaniel, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2023 Those who plan to get ashes will go to a church service and receive the ash crosses on their foreheads. —Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 17 Feb. 2023 The system's operators plan to draw from a nearby reservoir while the spill passes by, Mark Hall, Ashland’s director of utilities, said Wednesday. —Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2023 Chief Deputy District Attorney Sean Gallagher said prosecutors plan to move ahead with the case. —Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023 Having an adaptive attitude is essential for mid-career professionals who plan to pursue higher education. —Shruti Parashar, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 Authorities plan to roll out guidelines for companies by June, said a representative from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. —Michelle Toh, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 Attorneys for Mills and Martin have said their clients plan to plead not guilty. —Antonio Planas, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2023 Officials say those who plan to attend the event should enter the County Operations Center campus from Chesapeake Drive. —Karen KucherFeb. 2, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Noun French, plane, foundation, ground plan; partly from Latin planum level ground, from neuter of planus level; partly from French planter to plant, fix in place, from Late Latin plantare — more at floor, plant Combining form Latin planus First Known Use Noun 1735, in the meaning defined at sense 2c Verb 1718, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2 Phrases Containing plan installment plan commission plan according to plan game plan European plan ground plan contingency plan master plan plan B plan of action plan of attack retirement plan seating plan seating arrangement/plan Keogh plan American plan change of plan plan position indicator floor plan pension plan flight plan open-plan pre-plan See More installment plan commission plan according to plan game plan European plan ground plan contingency plan master plan plan B plan of action plan of attack retirement plan seating plan seating arrangement/plan Keogh plan American plan change of plan plan position indicator floor plan pension plan flight plan open-plan pre-plan See More Kids Definition plan 1 of 2 noun ˈplan 1 : a drawing or diagram showing the parts or outline of something 2 : a method or scheme of acting, doing, or arranging a civil defense plan vacation plans 3 : goal sense 2, aim our plan was to stop them at the bridge planless -ləs adjective plan 2 of 2 verb planned; planning 1 : to form a plan of or for : to arrange the parts or details of ahead of time plan a church plan a party 2 : to have in mind : intend 3 : to make plans planner noun Legal Definition plan noun 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 plans 1 of 2 noun plural of plan 1 as in blueprints a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective there is a contingency plan in the office for handling almost any emergency Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance blueprints strategies schemes programs projects designs proposals arrangements systems master plans ideas intentions procedures recipes game plans policies games ground plans road maps ways plots devices techniques specifications aims intents purposes tactics protocols maps conspiracies stratagems maneuvers counterplans specifics gambits subterfuges means conceptions counterstrategies counter-strategies ruses formulas contrivances tricks layouts diagrams patterns platforms collusions setups projets formulae 2 as in goals something that one hopes or intends to accomplish our plan is to finish up by next Friday Synonyms & Similar Words goals intentions purposes aims ideas objectives ambitions dreams intents objects things aspirations designs targets ideals projects meanings hopes pretensions schemes points wishes bournes desires ends marks plots bourns destinations minds holy grails grails nirvanas termini terminuses Antonyms & Near Antonyms methods means ways plans 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of plan 1 as in designs to work out the details of (something) in advance we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail Synonyms & Similar Words designs plots prepares projects blueprints organizes charts arranges budgets devises outlines shapes calculates choreographs drafts maps (out) schemes (out) frames strategizes (about) intends lays out sketches contemplates figures aims concerts intrigues conspires contrives has on machinates means gets up premeditates meditates puts up 2 as in intends to have in mind as a purpose or goal I plan to have a party for my birthday, even if I have to throw it myself Synonyms & Similar Words intends hopes aims wishes designs contemplates means proposes purposes looks tries attempts goes dreams figures on purports aspires schemes plots calculates allows meditates endeavors struggles debates considers effects ponders strives accomplishes executes mulls (over) achieves performs
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plan

noun

verb

combining form

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