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

After that, Lenz said, the coaches scaled back on strategies, giving their players and simpler game plan which focused more on football fundamentals, and also put an emphasis on ball security. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026

And then this happens, and again, let’s credit the Bucs for a great game plan. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

He has been sacked 17 times in six games, but the blame really should be on the coach for having a poor game plan. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Even when Netflix has stumbled its way onto unexpected gems like KPop Demon Hunters, the company doesn’t always seem to have the strongest game plan to capitalize on their success. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 23 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