[plural] [noun] - plans, often ones which are not honest, to get something or someone for yourselfAdolf Hitler had territorial designs (on neighbouring countries).(humorous) I think Alan has designs on/upon your job/wife!The team has designs on (= is making an effort to win) the Championship this year.
DESIGNS
Meaning of DESIGNS in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012