plan

(noun) a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished. Synonyms: program, programme. Examples: "They drew up a six-step plan." "They discussed plans for a new bond issue."

(noun) an arrangement scheme. Synonyms: design. Examples: "The awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult." "It was an excellent design for living." "A plan for seating guests."

(noun) scale drawing of a structure. Synonyms: architectural plan. Example: "The plans for city hall were on file."

(verb) have the will and intention to carry out some action. Synonyms: be after. Examples: "He plans to be in graduate school next year." "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion."

(verb) make plans for something. Example: "He is planning a trip with his family."

(verb) make or work out a plan for; devise. Synonyms: project, contrive, design. Examples: "They contrived to murder their boss." "Design a new sales strategy." "Plan an attack."

(verb) make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form. Synonyms: design. Examples: "Design a better mousetrap." "Plan the new wing of the museum."