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plan

1 plan /ˈplæn/ noun
plural plans
1 plan
/ˈplæn/
noun
plural plans
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLAN
: a set of actions that have been thought of as a way to do or achieve something
[count]
often + for
[noncount]
see also game plan, master plan
: something that a person intends to do
[count]
often plural
[noncount]
[count] : a detailed agreement for telephone service, medical care, insurance, etc.
see also installment plan, pension plan
[count] : a drawing that shows the parts or details of something (such as a building, town, machine, etc.)
often plural
see also floor plan
2 plan /ˈplæn/ verb
plans; planned; planning
2 plan
/ˈplæn/
verb
plans; planned; planning
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLAN
: to think about and arrange the parts or details of (something) before it happens or is made
[+ object]
sometimes + out
[no object]
: to intend or expect to do (something)
[+ object]
followed by to + verb
[no object]
followed by on + -ing verb
[no object] : to expect something to happen + for or on