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.

Also called plan view. 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.

a representation of a thing drawn on a plane, as a map or diagram

a plan of the dock area.

(in perspective drawing) one of several planes in front of a represented object, and perpendicular to the line between the object and the eye.

a formal program for specified benefits, needs, etc.

a pension plan.

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.

to draw or make a diagram or layout of, as a building.

to make plans

to plan ahead; to plan for one's retirement.