plan/ plæn /
noun
a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance:
battle plans.
a design or scheme of arrangement:
an elaborate plan for seating guests.
a specific project or definite purpose:
plans for the future.
verb (used with object), planned, plan·ning.
to arrange a method or scheme beforehand for (any work, enterprise, or proceeding):
to plan a new recreation center.
to make plans for:
to plan one’s vacation.
verb (used without object), planned, plan·ning.
to make plans:
to plan ahead; to plan for one’s retirement.