course of action
noun phrase
: the actions to be taken
We're trying to determine the best course of action at this point.
Examples of course of action in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Trading him once Scott signs would be the best course of action.
—
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
To Recognizing the risk is the first step in assessing the best course of action and being able to act within the shortest possible time.
—Sin To, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
But opening the window may be our cheapest and best course of action.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
While nobody relishes the prospect of litigation, this course of action is a last resort to hold Electric Entertainment to its obligations.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for course of action 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
To Recognizing the risk is the first step in assessing the best course of action and being able to act within the shortest possible time.
—Sin To, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
But opening the window may be our cheapest and best course of action.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
While nobody relishes the prospect of litigation, this course of action is a last resort to hold Electric Entertainment to its obligations.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for course of action
Dictionary Entries Near course of action
Cite this Entry
“Course of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20action. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share