plan

P0347300 (plăn)n.1. An orderly or step-by-step conception or proposal for accomplishing an objective: a plan for improving math instruction.2. A proposed or intended course of action: had no plans for the evening.3. A systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline: a seating plan; the plan of a story.4. A drawing or diagram made to scale showing the structure or arrangement of something.5. In perspective rendering, one of several imaginary planes perpendicular to the line of vision between the viewer and the object being depicted.6. A program or policy stipulating a service or benefit: a pension plan.v. planned, plan·ning, plans v.tr.1. To formulate a scheme or program for the accomplishment, enactment, or attainment of: plan a campaign.2. To have as a specific aim or purpose; intend: They plan to buy a house.3. To draw or make a graphic representation of.v.intr. To make plans.

[French, alteration (influenced by plan, flat surface) of plant, ground plan, map, from planter, to plant, from Latin plantāre, from planta, sole of the foot; see plat- in Indo-European roots.]

plan′ner n.Synonyms: plan, blueprint, design, project, scheme, strategy
These nouns denote a method or program in accordance with which something is to be done or accomplished: an ambitious plan for achieving energy independence; a blueprint for reorganizing the company; a design for ending the conflict; a project for urban renewal; a grand scheme aimed at ending illiteracy; a strategy for economic recovery.

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(plæn) n1. a detailed scheme, method, etc, for attaining an objective2. (sometimes plural) a proposed, usually tentative idea for doing something3. (Civil Engineering) a drawing to scale of a horizontal section through a building taken at a given level; a view from above an object or an area in orthographic projection. Compare ground plan¹, elevation⁵4. an outline, sketch, etc5. (Art Terms) (in perspective drawing) any of several imaginary planes perpendicular to the line of vision and between the eye and object depictedvb, plans, planning or planned6. to form a plan (for) or make plans (for)7. (Civil Engineering) (tr) to make a plan of (a building)8. (tr; takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to have in mind as a purpose; intend[C18: via French from Latin plānus flat; compare plane¹, plain¹]

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n., v. planned, plan•ning. n. 1. a scheme or method of acting, proceeding, etc., developed in advance: a battle plan. 2. a design or arrangement: a seating plan. 3. a specific project or definite goal: plans for the future. 4. a drawing made to scale to represent the top view or a horizontal section of a structure or a machine, as a floor layout of a building. 5. an outline, diagram, or sketch. 6. (in perspective drawing) one of several planes in front of a represented object. 7. a program for specified benefits, needs, etc.: a pension plan. v.t. 8. to formulate a plan or scheme for: to plan a new park. 9. to make plans for: to plan a vacation. 10. to draw or make a plan of, as a building. 11. to have in mind as an intention. v.i. 12. to make plans: to plan for retirement. [1670–80; < French: ground, plan, groundwork, scheme, n. use of the adj.: flat, plane¹< Latin plānus level (compare plain¹)] plan′ner, n.

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Past participle: planned
Gerund: planning

Imperative
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Present
I plan
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he/she/it plans
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Preterite
I planned
you planned
he/she/it planned
we planned
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Present Continuous
I am planning
you are planning
he/she/it is planning
we are planning
you are planning
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Present Perfect
I have planned
you have planned
he/she/it has planned
we have planned
you have planned
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Past Continuous
I was planning
you were planning
he/she/it was planning
we were planning
you were planning
they were planning

Past Perfect
I had planned
you had planned
he/she/it had planned
we had planned
you had planned
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Future
I will plan
you will plan
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you will plan
they will plan

Future Perfect
I will have planned
you will have planned
he/she/it will have planned
we will have planned
you will have planned
they will have planned

Future Continuous
I will be planning
you will be planning
he/she/it will be planning
we will be planning
you will be planning
they will be planning

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been planning
you have been planning
he/she/it has been planning
we have been planning
you have been planning
they have been planning

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been planning
you will have been planning
he/she/it will have been planning
we will have been planning
you will have been planning
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Past Perfect Continuous
I had been planning
you had been planning
he/she/it had been planning
we had been planning
you had been planning
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Conditional
I would plan
you would plan
he/she/it would plan
we would plan
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Past Conditional
I would have planned
you would have planned
he/she/it would have planned
we would have planned
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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	plan - 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"program, programmeidea, thought - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"audit program, audit programme - a listing of audit procedures to be performed in completing an auditschema, outline, scheme - a schematic or preliminary planmaster plan - a long-term outline of a project or government function; "the zoning board adopted a master plan for the new development"blueprint, design, pattern - something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"plan of action - a plan for actively doing somethingregimen, regime - (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)project, projection - a planned undertakingagenda, schedule, docket - a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended topension account, pension plan, retirement account, retirement plan, retirement program, retirement savings account, retirement savings plan - a plan for setting aside money to be spent after retirementemployee savings plan - a plan that allows employees to contribute to an investment pool managed the employerroad map, guideline - a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action; "the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam"stock purchase plan - an organized plan for employees of a company to buy shares of its stockbudget - a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them; "the president submitted the annual budget to Congress"
	2.	plan - an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"designorganization, arrangement, organisation, system - an organized structure for arranging or classifying; "he changed the arrangement of the topics"; "the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original"; "he tried to understand their system of classification"configuration, constellation - an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"layout - a plan or design of something that is laid outsnare, trap - something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion"hotel plan, meal plan - a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel
	3.	plan - scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"architectural plandrawing - a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines; "drawings of abstract forms"; "he did complicated pen-and-ink drawings like medieval miniatures"elevation - drawing of an exterior of a structurefloor plan - scale drawing of a horizontal section through a building at a given level; contrasts with elevation
Verb	1.	plan - 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"be afterthink out - consider carefully and rationally; "Every detail has been thought out"aspire, shoot for, draw a bead on, aim - have an ambitious plan or a lofty goalgo for, hope - intend with some possibility of fulfilment; "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"intend, mean, think - have in mind as a purpose; "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"; "She didn't think to harm me"; "We thought to return early that night"
	2.	plan - make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family"cerebrate, cogitate, think - use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments; "I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere"schedule - plan for an activity or event; "I've scheduled a concert next week"chart - plan in detail; "Bush is charting a course to destroy Saddam Hussein"propose, project - present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"draw up, frame, compose - make up plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"plot - plan secretly, usually something illegal; "They plotted the overthrow of the government"scheme - devise a system or form a scheme fordestine, intend, designate, specify - design or destine; "She was intended to become the director"mastermind, orchestrate, engineer, organize, organise, direct - plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"lay out - provide a detailed plan or design; "She laid out her plans for the new house"schedule - make a schedule; plan the time and place for events; "I scheduled an exam for this afternoon"
	3.	plan - make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"contrive, design, projectcreate by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's handsplot - devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet); "the writer is plotting a new novel"concert - contrive (a plan) by mutual agreementmap out, map - plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; "map one's future"
	4.	plan - make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum"designengineer - design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project"create by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's handsredesign - design anew, make a new design forblueprint, draught, draft - make a blueprint of

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noun1. scheme, system, design, idea, programme, project, proposal, strategy, method, suggestion, procedure, plot, device, scenario, proposition, contrivance She met her creditors to propose a plan for making repayments.2. diagram, map, drawing, chart, illustration, representation, sketch, blueprint, layout, delineation, scale drawing Draw a plan of the garden.3. intention, idea, aim, hope, goal, target, object, ambition Her plan was to teach the children at home.verb1. devise, arrange, prepare, scheme, frame, plot, draft, organize, outline, invent, formulate, contrive, think out, concoct I had been planning a trip to the West Coast.2. intend, aim, mean, propose, purpose, contemplate, envisage, foresee The rebel soldiers plan to strike again.3. design, outline, draw up a plan of The company is planning a theme park on the site.

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noun1. A method for making, doing, or accomplishing something:blueprint, design, game plan, idea, layout, project, schema, scheme, strategy.2. A method used in dealing with something:approach, attack, course, line, modus operandi, procedure, tack, technique.3. Systematic arrangement and design:method, order, orderliness, organization, pattern, system, systematization, systemization.verb1. To form a strategy for:blueprint, cast, chart, conceive, contrive, design, devise, formulate, frame, lay, project, scheme, strategize, work out.Informal: dope out.Idiom: lay plans.2. To have in mind as a goal or purpose:aim, contemplate, design, intend, mean, project, propose, purpose, target.Regional: mind.3. To set the time for (an event or occasion):schedule, time.4. To work out and arrange the parts or details of:blueprint, design, lay out, map (out), set out.

Translations

计划设计部署平面图打算

plan

(plan) noun1. an idea of how to do something; a method of doing something. If everyone follows this plan, we will succeed; I have worked out a plan for making a lot of money.计划2. an intention or arrangement. My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?打算3. a drawing, diagram etc showing a building, town etc as if seen from above. These are the plans of/for our new house; a street-plan.平面图 verb – past tense, past participle planned – 1. (sometimes with on) to intend (to do something). We are planning on going to Italy this year; We were planning to go last year but we hadn't enough money; They are planning a trip to Italy.打算2. to decide how something is to be done; to arrange (something). We are planning a party; We'll have to plan very carefully if we are to succeed.部署3. to design (a building, town etc). This is the architect who planned the building.设计ˈplanner noun a person who plans (especially buildings etc). a town-planner.设计者ˈplanning noun the act of planning. town-planning. 计划的制订，设计 go according to plan to happen as arranged or intended. The journey went according to plan.按计划plan ahead to plan something a long time before it will happen etc. 预计

plan

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How much is the modified American plan? (US)
How much is half board? (UK) → 包早餐和晚餐要多少钱？
How much is the American plan? (US)
How much is full board? (UK) → 三餐全包要多少钱？

plan

the best-laid plans

Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans and all that. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans, I suppose."See also: plan

the best-laid plans go astray

Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, even the best-laid plans go astray. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. Even the best-laid plans go astray, I suppose."See also: astray, go, plan

the best-laid plans of mice and men

Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans of mice and men and all that. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans of mice and men, I suppose."See also: and, men, mice, of, plan

game plan

A carefully considered strategy. My game plan to secure employment in my field includes gaining as much hands-on experience as I can and obtaining a few more certifications before the end of the year.See also: game, plan

man plans and God laughs

A phrase that criticizes people's tendency to make plans, as there is no guarantee that plans will work out. I used to make itineraries for our vacations, but nothing ever went as I had planned. Man plans and God laughs, right?See also: and, god, laugh, man, plan

no plan survives contact with the enemy

Military plans always need to be changed once they are enacted in real-life military situations. The saying emphasizes the need for flexibility, as opposed to strict adherence to strategy. It is attributed to Helmuth von Moltke the Elder, a 19th-century Prussian field marshal. Men, be ready to make changes on the battlefield—we all know that no plan survives contact with the enemy.See also: contact, enemy, no, plan, survive

the never-never plan

The act of buying something and paying for it in installments. Primarily heard in UK. I'm still on the never-never plan for some of the gifts I bought last Christmas.See also: plan

the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray

Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. The phrase is likely an adaptation of a line from 18th-century Scottish poet Robert Burns. I always thought our business would last forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray, I suppose."See also: and, astray, go, men, mice, of, oft, plan

lay aside

1. To physically move something out of the way. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." Can't you lay aside some of these toys so that we can walk through the living room?2. To stop doing something temporarily. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." Can't we lay aside the arguing and have a civil dinner for once?3. To abandon or forsake some pursuit or goal. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." When my kids were younger, I chose to lay my career aspirations aside and become a stay-at-home dad.4. To save or keep something for future use. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." You should lay aside part of each paycheck and put it into a retirement fund.See also: aside, lay

plan B

A secondary plan to be undertaken in case the original plan ("plan A") fails or cannot be implemented; a backup plan. We're running a bit late, so how about plan B—instead of getting dinner before the movie, let's just get some popcorn at the theater and eat something proper afterward. Well, the diagnostics test didn't reveal any issues with the server. Do you have a plan B?See also: plan

plan ahead

To make all arrangements or preparations that one will or might find necessary or useful in advance of something happening. You need to plan ahead before you set off on some weeks-long road trip. The leak in the coolant system could have been catastrophic. Thankfully, we planned ahead for such an emergency, and we were able to patch it before it did any major damage.See also: ahead, plan

plan for

1. To make the necessary arrangements or preparations for something before it happens. The leak in the coolant system could have been catastrophic. Thankfully, we planned for just such an emergency, and we were able to patch it before it did any major damage. We've been planning for a trip across Europe for months now. It just feels like they didn't plan for this wedding very carefully, you know?2. To make preparations for someone or a group of people. You're more than welcome to join us for dinner, but I hadn't planned for more than four, so there might not be very much food. Jeff said you can plan for him for Christmas dinner.See also: plan

plan on

1. To anticipate and make arrangements or preparations for something that might happen in the future. We hadn't planned on so many people trying to get into the show, and we unfortunately ran out of tickets very early on. Drivers should plan on long delays on I-75 this morning.2. To make preparations for someone or a group of people. You're more than welcome to join us for dinner, but I hadn't planned on more than four, so there might not be very much food. Jeff said you can plan on him for Christmas dinner.3. To have the intention of doing something. We're planning on having another baby as soon as we can move into a bigger house. I don't think he planned on staying in the same job for so long.See also: on, plan

plan (something) out

To make thorough, detailed arrangements and preparations for something in the future. Make sure this deal is planned out very carefully. Even the slightest mistake could cost us a huge amount of money. We've spent nearly two years planning our wedding out—at this point, I just want it to be over with!See also: out, plan

best-laid plans of mice and men oft(en) go astray,

and best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley.Prov. Things often go wrong even though you have carefully planned what you are going to do. (The gang aft a-gley version is Scots dialect, and comes from Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse.") Jill: I reserved a hotel room for us three weeks ago, but now the clerk says he has no record of our reservation. So much for our fun weekend in the city. Jane: Well, these things happen. The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. I had all the arrangements made for my party, and then the guest of honor got sick and I had to call the whole thing off. The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft a-gley. If a little rain can ruin the best-laid plans of mice and men, think what an earthquake might do!See also: and, astray, go, men, mice, of, oft, plan

lay something aside

to set something aside; to place something to one side, out of the way. He laid his papers aside and went out to welcome the visitor. He laid aside his papers.See also: aside, lay

plan for someone

to prepare enough [of something] for someone. Fred just called and said he can show up for dinner after all. Please plan for him. Tony wasn't planned for, and there is no place for him to sit.See also: plan

plan for something

1. to prepare for something. I need to take some time and plan for my retirement. We carefully planned for almost every possibility. 2. to prepare or estimate for a certain number [of people or things]. I am planning for twelve. I hope everyone can come.See also: plan

plan on someone

to be ready for someone; to anticipate someone's arrival. Don't plan on Sam. He has a cold and probably won't come. We are planning on Ted and Bill.See also: on, plan

plan on something

to prepare for something; to be ready for something; to anticipate something. If I were you, I would plan on a big crowd at your open house. This was not planned on.See also: on, plan

plan something out

to make thorough plans for something. Let us sit down and plan our strategy out. We sat down and planned out our strategy.See also: out, plan

upset someone's plans

Fig. to ruin someone's plans. I hope it doesn't upset your plans if I'm late for the meeting. No, it won't upset my plans at all.See also: plan, upset

best-laid plans go astray, the

Also, the best-laid schemes go astray. Even very careful designs or projects do not always succeed. For example, Mary spent all afternoon preparing this elaborate dish but forgot the most important ingredient-oh well, the best-laid plans go astray . This particular turn of phrase comes from Robert Burns's poem "To a Mouse" (1786): "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley [go often astray]." It is so well known that it is often abbreviated to the best-laid plans. See also: go, plan

lay aside

1. Give up, abandon, as in He laid aside all hopes of winning first prize. [First half of 1400s] 2. Also, lay away; lay by. Set apart for a reason, save for the future, as in They lay aside enough to pay the rent, or Because coffee prices were rising, she laid by enough for a month, or The store laid away the winter coat I wanted. [Early 1700s] The first variant gave rise, about 1970, to the term layaway plan, in which merchandise is laid away for a buyer who pays a deposit and receives it when payment is made in full. Also see lay down, def. 4; set aside. See also: aside, lay

plan on

1. Have as an aim or purpose, as in We had planned on going to the movies after dinner. 2. Anticipate, prepare for, as in We planned on you to make a speech, or They hadn't planned on such a big crowd. [Early 1900s] See also: on, plan

a game plan

COMMON Someone's game plan is the things that they intend to do in order to achieve a particular aim. I simply stuck to my game plan. I had always wanted to be a millionaire from a very early age. If I'm honest, I walked into this situation without a clear game plan. Note: In American football, a game plan is a strategy which the players and coach develop before a match. See also: game, plan

plan B

COMMON Someone's plan B is a second plan they have that they will use if their first plan is not successful. It was too late to rethink my plan, and due to the fact that I didn't have a plan B, I was stuck with it.See also: plan

plan B

an alternative strategy. 1999 8 Days And if that doesn't work, well, there's always Plan B. See also: plan

lay aside

v.1. To stop being actively engaged with something: I will lay aside my reading and go for a walk when I finish this chapter. The lifeguard laid the binoculars aside and jumped in the water.2. To abandon something, especially a plan, hope, or desire; give up something: The marooned sailors had lain aside any hope of being saved. When the loan fell through, they laid their plans of buying a house aside.3. To save something for the future: I lay aside part of my paycheck every week to save for a new car. Let's lay part of your allowance aside to pay for the movies.See also: aside, lay

plan ahead

v. To make arrangements in advance: I planned ahead and bought my tickets a month in advance, which saved me a lot of money.See also: ahead, plan

plan for

v. To prepare for something: Many people don't plan for retirement and then find that they haven't saved enough money.See also: plan

plan on

v.1. To intend to do something: I plan on buying a house as soon as I get a promotion.2. To anticipate or expect something: We planned on 50 people coming to our party, so we bought a lot of food. I didn't plan on being stuck in traffic for two hours.See also: on, plan

plan out

v. To formulate a detailed scheme or plan for something: Every Monday we have a meeting to plan out the week. The suspects said the murder was an accident, but the police claimed they had planned it all out.See also: out, plan

game plan

n. a plan of action; a scheme. (From sports.) The game plan for the election was beginning to shape up. See also: game, plan

best-laid schemes/plans, the

The most careful plans sometimes do not succeed. It was probably already a cliché by the time Robert Burns used the phrase in “To a Mouse” (1786): “The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley [go often astray].”See also: scheme

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noun a method for making, doing, or accomplishing something

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noun a method used in dealing with something

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