scheme

US /skiːm/
UK /skiːm/
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1.

schema, piano

a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect

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The government launched a new scheme to help the unemployed.
Il governo ha lanciato un nuovo programma per aiutare i disoccupati.
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The company devised a marketing scheme to attract more customers.
L'azienda ha ideato un piano di marketing per attirare più clienti.
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planprogramprojectsystemarrangement
2.

complotto, intrigo

a devious or underhand plot; a secret and dishonest plan

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They uncovered a fraudulent scheme to embezzle funds.
Hanno scoperto un complotto fraudolento per appropriarsi indebitamente di fondi.
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His latest scheme involved tricking elderly people out of their savings.
Il suo ultimo complotto prevedeva di truffare gli anziani dei loro risparmi.
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plotconspiracyintriguemachinationmaneuver
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tramare, complotto

make plans, especially in a devious or underhand way

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He was always scheming to get ahead.
Era sempre a tramare per andare avanti.
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They schemed to overthrow the current leadership.
Hanno tramato per rovesciare l'attuale leadership.
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plotconspireintriguemachinatecontrive