Definitions

plan

[plan] / plæn /

NOUN

scheme, design, way of doing things

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement deal idea intention method policy procedure program project proposal strategy suggestion system treatment

STRONG

aim angle animus contrivance device disposition expedient gimmick intent layout machination meaning means orderliness outline pattern picture platform plot projection proposition purpose scenario stratagem tactics trick undertaking

WEAK

big picture course of action game plan ground plan

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization

NOUN

written description; diagram

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agenda blueprint

STRONG

agendum chart delineation draft drawing form illustration layout map projection prospectus representation sketch view

WEAK

road map rough draft scale drawing time line

VERB

think out; prepare in advance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange design draft form organize plot project work out

STRONG

blueprint brainstorm calculate concoct conspire contemplate contrive craft devise engineer formulate frame hatch intrigue invent map meditate outline quarterback ready represent scheme shape sketch steer trace

WEAK

bargain for block out cook up figure on figure out fix to lay in provisions line up make arrangements reckon on rough in set out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy disarrange disorder disorganize neglect

STRONG

forget ignore

VERB

intend, mean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim design propose

STRONG

contemplate envisage foresee mind purpose

WEAK

bargain for count on have every intention reckon on

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard forget neglect

WEAK

ignore

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If that is correct, the vessel and its crew likely crossed a significant stretch of open sea to reach Als, pointing to a carefully planned and organized military expedition.

From Science Daily

The plans are required to have evidence-based steps, such as flexible working, temperature control and manager training to reduce workplace barriers.

From BBC

The school was able to help those parents and also promised to give more notice of school trips, so they could plan ahead.

From BBC

Royal Mail said: "We want to reassure customers that the vast majority of mail is delivered as planned and understand how frustrating it is when post does not arrive as expected."

From BBC

ByteDance did not respond to questions asking for details on the safeguards it plans to implement.

From BBC

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