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

This sort of play that can invigorate an entire defense but also alter game plans, according to Johnson. — Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

The Chargers coach recalled witnessing Ditka's generosity while the two reviewed a game plan in Ditka's office. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

The game plan for Tampa Bay was obvious, to shorten the game with long possessions and quick plays to make life easy for its rookie quarterback. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Currently, 80 percent of the business is centered around golf, but Ruerup hopes to follow the Peter Millar game plan and build G/Fore’s lifestyle offering. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 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