to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
彼らは事業乗っ取りを目論んだ。
They schemed to take over the business.
彼が大胆な計画を目論んでいるとわかった。
It became clear that he was plotting a bold plan.
大企業が独占を目論むと公取委が調査に入った。
When a large company schemes for a monopoly, the Fair Trade Commission steps in to investigate.