noun
- organized plans or programs of action
- secret or dishonest plans to achieve something
- systematic arrangements or designs
verb
- makes secret or dishonest plans
Examples
- The government announced new housing schemes for low-income families.
- She uncovered their schemes to embezzle company funds.
- The architect presented several color schemes for the building.
- He schemes constantly to get ahead at work.
- The pension scheme provides good benefits for employees.
- They were caught scheming against their business partner.
- The decorative scheme includes gold and burgundy accents.