scheme (EN)

noun, verb

noun “scheme”

1. (often in combination) a detailed and organized plan for future activities
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   The city council has introduced a new recycling scheme to reduce waste.
2. a secret and possibly dishonest plan
   The villains devised a scheme to steal the priceless painting from the museum.
3. a well-organized system
   The color scheme of the room included shades of blue, green, and white.

verb “scheme”

1. to secretly make plans that benefit you and might hurt others
   The employees were caught scheming to steal company secrets.