game plan

noun

: a strategy for achieving an objective

game-plan

ˈgām-ˌplan 

intransitive verb

Synonyms of game plan

• plan
• strategy
• blueprint
• program
• scheme
• project
• master plan

Examples of game plan in a Sentence

The governor is developing a game plan to lure businesses to the region.

what's our game plan for touring the city?

Recent Examples on the Web

Rookie coach Mike LaFleur had an excellent game plan and QB Jacoby Brissett executed it well to lead Arizona, which was a 9 ½-point underdog. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Brady’s game plan was excellent, and the Bills negated what could be the best pass rush in the league. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

After a successful surgery, my doctors and I have a kick-a-- game plan to finish treatment. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Show compassion, assist the executive team in building a game plan and provide support. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for game plan

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan

Kids Definition

game plan

noun

: a strategy for achieving an end : game entry 1 sense 2a