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game plan

noun

Definition of game plan

  1. :  a strategy for achieving an objective

game–plan

play \ˈgām-ˌplan\ intransitive verb

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  1. The governor is developing a game plan to lure businesses to the region.

  2. what's our game plan for touring the city?

1941

First Known Use of game plan

1941

game plan Synonyms

Synonyms
arrangement, blueprint, design, game, plan, ground plan, master plan, program, project, road map, scheme, strategy, system
Related Words
collusion, conspiracy, plot; contrivance, device, gambit, maneuver, ruse, stratagem, subterfuge, trick; counterplan, counterstrategy; means, tactic, technique, way; procedure, protocol; conception, idea, projet, proposal, specific (s), specification (s); aim, intent, intention, purpose; diagram, formula, layout, map, pattern, platform, policy, recipe, setup

GAME PLAN Defined for English Language Learners

game plan

noun

Definition of game plan for English Language Learners

  • : a plan for playing a game (such as American football or soccer)

  • : a plan for doing or achieving something

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