course of action

noun phrase

: the actions to be taken

We're trying to determine the best course of action at this point.

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And the best course of action for the board member is to err on the side of disclosure, as opposed to parsing the definition. —

Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Education is key Whether your child is scared, nervous, or struggling with a mental health condition already, Teefey says the best course of action is to learn everything there is to help confront their fears. —

Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 26 Oct. 2024 Human sociability, conformism, and the sunk cost fallacy—which leads people to double down on a failing course of action—all contribute to maintaining the status quo. —

Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024 Talk to your medical provider about medical devices powered by electricity and your best course of action. —

Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for course of action

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