plan
     n 1: 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" [syn: {program}, {programme}]
     2: an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard
        made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for
        living"; "a plan for seating guests" [syn: {design}]
     3: scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were
        on file" [syn: {architectural plan}]
     v 1: 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" [syn: {be after}]
     2: make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his
        family"
     3: make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to
        murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan
        an attack" [syn: {project}, {contrive}, {design}]
     4: make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic
        form; "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of
        the museum" [syn: {design}]
     [also: {planning}, {planned}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0