game plan

noun

Synonyms of game plannext
: a strategy for achieving an objective
game-plan intransitive verb

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?
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One week later in Seattle, Pochettino’s game plan set out to create triangles. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026 Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said before the game Chen — who made 7 of her 10 shots — had offered some insight on her former UConn teammates for the game plan. ABC News, 18 June 2026 Break down overwhelming objectives with step-by-step game plans. Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026 Brennan's recommendations include stocking up on emergency supplies, having a game plan for a disaster and knowing your risk for storm surge, flooding and evacuation. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for game plan

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of game plan was in 1941

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“Game plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20plan. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

game plan

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