Plan

/plæn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

The project manager presented a comprehensive plan to complete the construction on time.

An intention or decision about what one is going to do.

She has a plan to travel to Europe next summer.

A drawing or diagram that shows how something is to be laid out or constructed.

The architect provided a detailed plan of the new building.

verb

To devise a scheme or method for achieving something.

We need to plan our strategy for the upcoming campaign.

To make plans or arrangements in advance.

They plan to meet at the cafe at 3 PM.

Middle English, from Old French 'plan' meaning 'a flat surface, a map', from Latin 'planum' meaning 'flat surface'.

make a plan:

To create a strategy for achieving something.

on the plan:

Referring to a specific strategy or course of action.

in the plan:

Something that is included in a strategy or outline.

A set of arrangements or schemes.

I've got a plan for us to hit the beach this weekend.

To strategize or plot something out.

Let’s plan a little surprise party for her birthday.