game plan

noun

: 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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Some players might need mechanical tweaks, others might need an alteration to their game plan against a certain pitcher. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 July 2025 This includes reviewing interactions with current medications, like birth control, and creating a game plan to reduce potential complications. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 7 July 2025 Many fans brought disposable ponchos or had a game plan if the skies opened up. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025 Clearly, employees receiving such an RTW mandate need a game plan. Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025 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 19 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

game plan

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