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plan

 
/plæn/ v [I/T] (-nn-) (METHOD)

Definition

to think about and decide on a method for doing or achieving something: [+ to infinitive] She’s planning to visit her sister in Australia next year. [I always + adv/prep] He planned on taking his vacation in July. [I always + adv/prep] You’ve got to plan ahead and save your money for your retirement.
(Definition of plan v (METHOD) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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