plan
1. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished (Freq. 63)
- they drew up a six-step plan
- they discussed plans for a new bond issue
• Syn:
program, programme
• Derivationally related forms:
programme (for: programme), program (for: program)
• Hypernyms:
idea, thought
• Hyponyms:
audit program, audit programme, outline, schema, scheme,
master plan, blueprint, design, pattern, plan of action, regimen,
regime, project, projection, agenda, docket, schedule,
pension plan, pension account, retirement plan, retirement savings plan, retirement savings account, retirement account,
retirement program, employee savings plan, road map, guideline, stock purchase plan, budget
2. an arrangement scheme (Freq. 10)
- the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
- it was an excellent design for living
- a plan for seating guests
• Syn:
design
• Derivationally related forms:
design (for: design)
• Hypernyms:
arrangement, organization, organisation, system
• Hyponyms:
configuration, constellation, layout, trap, snare,
hotel plan, meal plan
3. scale drawing of a structure (Freq. 6)
- the plans for City Hall were on file
• Syn:
architectural plan
• Hypernyms:
drawing
• Hyponyms:
elevation, floor plan
1. have the will and intention to carry out some action (Freq. 44)
- He plans to be in graduate school next year
- The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion
• Syn:
be after
• Hypernyms:
intend, mean, think
• Hyponyms:
think out, draw a bead on, aspire, aim, shoot for,
hope, go for
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
- Somebody ----s VERB-ing
- They plan to move
2. make plans for something (Freq. 27)
- He is planning a trip with his family
• Derivationally related forms:
planner, planning
• Hypernyms:
think, cogitate, cerebrate
• Hyponyms:
schedule, chart, project, propose, frame,
compose, draw up, plot, scheme, intend, destine,
designate, specify, mastermind, engineer, direct, organize,
organise, orchestrate, lay out
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s VERB-ing
- Sam and Sue plan the movie
3. make or work out a plan for;
devise (Freq. 17)
- They contrived to murder their boss
- design a new sales strategy
- plan an attack
• Syn:
project, contrive, design
• Derivationally related forms:
design (for: design), contriver (for: contrive), project (for: project), planner, planning
• Hypernyms:
create by mental act, create mentally
• Hyponyms:
plot, concert, map, map out
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
- They plan to move
4. make a design of;
plan out in systematic, often graphic form (Freq. 2)
- design a better mousetrap
- plan the new wing of the museum
• Syn:
design
• Derivationally related forms:
planner, planning, design (for: design), designer (for: design), designing (for: design)
• Hypernyms:
create by mental act, create mentally
• Hyponyms:
engineer, redesign, blueprint, draft, draught
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
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