plans

plans · noun/verb

imported

Definitions

noun/verb

  1. 1.

    Detailed proposals or intentions for achieving something.

  2. 2.

    Decides on and arranges in advance.

  3. 3.

    Detailed diagrams or drawings showing the structure of something.

  4. 4.

    Designs or makes a plan of something.

  5. 5.

    Arrangements for future events.

  6. 6.

    Intends or expects.

Phrases & expressions

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    contingency plans — backup arrangements
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    best-laid plans — even well-made plans can fail
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    make plans — to arrange future activities
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    change of plans — an alteration to intended arrangements
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    floor plans — diagrams showing room layouts
  • •
    action plans — detailed strategies for achieving goals

Related words

Antonyms: improvisations
See also: plan, planning, scheme, strategy
Synonyms: arrangements, designs, schemes, strategies

Etymology

From French plan ("ground plan, map, scheme"), from Latin planum ("level ground"), neuter of planus ("flat, level"). Originally referred to flat surfaces used for drawing architectural designs, later extended to any detailed scheme or proposal.