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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Moore is constructing an offensive game plan that’s adaptable to each quarterback. Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 The Ducks had extra time with the first-round bye, using it to game plan for every aspect of facing Ohio State. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024 And he’s got a game plan mapped out to return the company to growth and market dominance — a plan the chief executive officer and his management team laid out to WWD following an investor conference on Thursday in New York City. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024 Stick to your game plan consistently, adjusting as needed and remain focused on your goal of landing a new job. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

game plan

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