1 de·sign
Pronounced:
/dɪˈzaɪn/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
de·signs; de·signed; de·sign·ingMeaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to plan and make decisions about (something that is being built or created) : to create the plans, drawings, etc., that show how (something) will be made ▪ A team of engineers designed the new engine. ▪ a badly designed building ▪ She designs clothes. ▪ Who designed the book's cover?
2 : to plan and make (something) for a specific use or purpose ▪ He designed the chair to adjust automatically. —usually used as (be) designed ▪ The course is designed to teach beginners. [=the purpose of the course is to teach beginners] ▪ The book is designed as a college textbook. ▪ The shoes are designed to keep your feet warm and dry. ▪ The book is specially designed for learners. ▪ The new models have been designed for easier use.
3 : to think of (something, such as a plan) : to plan (something) in your mind ▪ They thought they could design the perfect crime. ▪ design a strategy for battle
2 : to plan and make (something) for a specific use or purpose ▪ He designed the chair to adjust automatically. —usually used as (be) designed ▪ The course is designed to teach beginners. [=the purpose of the course is to teach beginners] ▪ The book is designed as a college textbook. ▪ The shoes are designed to keep your feet warm and dry. ▪ The book is specially designed for learners. ▪ The new models have been designed for easier use.
3 : to think of (something, such as a plan) : to plan (something) in your mind ▪ They thought they could design the perfect crime. ▪ design a strategy for battle