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plan

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01noun

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”

02noun

an arrangement scheme

“the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult”

“it was an excellent design for living”

03noun

scale drawing of a structure

“the plans for City Hall were on file”

04verb

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”

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05verb

make plans for something

“He is planning a trip with his family”

06verb

make or work out a plan for; devise

“They contrived to murder their boss”

“design a new sales strategy”

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