1. plan, program, programme

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

Example Sentences:
'they drew up a six-step plan'
'they discussed plans for a new bond issue'

• program
• programme

2. design, plan

an arrangement scheme

Example Sentences:
'the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult'
'it was an excellent design for living'
'a plan for seating guests'

• design

3. architectural plan, plan

scale drawing of a structure

Example Sentences:
'the plans for City Hall were on file'

• architectural plan

4. be after, plan

have the will and intention to carry out some action

Example Sentences:
'He plans to be in graduate school next year'
'The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion'

• be after

5. plan

make plans for something

Example Sentences:
'He is planning a trip with his family'

6. contrive, design, plan, project

make or work out a plan for; devise

Example Sentences:
'They contrived to murder their boss'
'design a new sales strategy'
'plan an attack'

• contrive
• design
• project

7. design, plan

make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

Example Sentences:
'design a better mousetrap'
'plan the new wing of the museum'

• design