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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Whether Arsenal finally win the club game’s most prestigious cup or PSG emulate Real Madrid, who won three in a row from 2015-16, to become only the second holders to retain the title in the Champions League era depends on who executes their game plan better in Budapest tonight (Saturday). Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 May 2026 Defense ruins game plans and wins games in a league where the toughest come out on top. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 For athletes – or anyone – interested in disclosing mental health struggles, a good game plan can help accentuate positive responses and mitigate negative ones. Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 O’Dell says conversations might cover how to structure a sale to a new owner or prepare a family member to take over, for example, empowering owners with an actionable game plan. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for game plan

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

game plan

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