scheme

UK
/skiːm/
US
/skim/

Translations

schemenoun
schemes
pl
UK
/skiːm/
US
/skim/
The engineer drew a detailed scheme of the new circuit.
Инженер нарисовал подробную схему новой цепи.
The company has a scheme to improve employee productivity.
У компании есть план по повышению производительности сотрудников.
The novel is full of political schemes and betrayals.
Роман полон политических интриг и предательств.
schemeverb
schemed
Past Simple
schemed
Past Participle
scheming
Gerund
UK
/skiːm/
US
/skim/
They schemed to overthrow the government.
Они замышляли свергнуть правительство.
She was scheming against her colleagues to get a promotion.
Она интриговала против своих коллег, чтобы получить повышение.
schemeadjective
UK
/skiːm/
US
/skim/
Used attributively in British English to denote something related to or provided under an official plan or programme.

Definitions

schemenoun
A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular goal or putting a particular idea into effect.
The government introduced a new scheme to improve public transportation.
A secret or underhanded plan; a plot.
The detective uncovered a scheme to embezzle funds from the company.
A graphic representation or outline.
The architect presented a scheme of the new building to the clients.
An orderly arrangement or pattern of related elements, such as colours, shapes, or ideas.
The living room features a warm colour scheme of earthy browns and soft greens.
schemeverb
To make secret or devious plans.
The group schemed to take control of the company without anyone noticing.
To form a plan or project in a systematic way.
They schemed a new marketing strategy to boost sales.
schemeadjective
Relating to or provided under an official scheme, especially a government programme.
Scheme members are encouraged to review their pension options annually.