Main entry: architectural plan, plan
Definition: scale drawing of a structure
Usage: the plans for City Hall were on file
Definition: an arrangement scheme
Usage: the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult; it was an excellent design for living; a plan for seating guests
Main entry: program, programme, plan
Definition: a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
Usage: they drew up a six-step plan; they discussed plans for a new bond issue
Main entry: plan
Definition: make plans for something
Usage: He is planning a trip with his family
Definition: have the will and intention to carry out some action
Usage: He plans to be in graduate school next year; The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion
Main entry: contrive, design, project, plan
Definition: make or work out a plan for; devise
Usage: They contrived to murder their boss; design a new sales strategy; plan an attack
Definition: make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
Usage: design a better mousetrap; plan the new wing of the museum