Definition
to plan on (doing something): to anticipate (doing something), to intend (to do something)
I had planned on going to the park, but now it's raining. I hadn't anticipated the weather being so bad.
a plan: a list of things to do; a strategy
- "Philip : Plans on a Friday night, me?"
- "I hope you aren't planning on flying down to the Amazon... the overhead would be gargantuan!"
- "I wasn't planning on making any more cosmetics purchases until early next year."
- "I suggest you bring some sandwiches and perhaps a blanket and pillow, if you plan on sleeping or eating on the plane."
- "I have a press release planned on the 11th to announce the launch of TigerLily, at the Grand Duke Hotel."
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