Definition of Plan
Plan
plan


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a detailed scheme, proposal, or strategy for doing something based on the way things are predicted to turn out;

e.g. We had to change our plan when the heavy rains set in.

(noun)
a decision on a course of action or an intention for what one is going to do;

e.g. She has a plan to surprise them at the airport.

(noun)
a detailed diagram/drawing or map of something, especially one of a building's layout or one plotting out a potential arrangement for something;

e.g. I have the plan for the second floor of the building. He drew a plan showing where the furniture would be in the room.

(verb)
to arrange something in advance and decide some aspects of it beforehand;

e.g. We are trying to plan a vacation to Greece.

(verb)
to draw up a diagram or map of something, to design its layout or the potential arrangement of things within it;

e.g. They want to plan the office space before ordering furniture.



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  • "A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power." -- Brian Tracy

  • "A dream written down with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action makes your dreams come true." -- Greg S Reid



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