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

As such, the accountant moves from being the scorekeeper to someone who also helps shape the game plan. — Bas Kniphorst, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The Dolphins came in with a sound offensive game plan, varying their looks and preventing the Chiefs from getting to Willis. — Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

The opposing game plan would be to neutralize them and keep the game close enough to where one or two big swings can make the difference. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

The Commanders will be desperate in their home opener after dropping two divisional games on the road and Dan Quinn’s game plan will be to keep this close. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 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