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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Before reaching out, set clear goals and come prepared with a game plan, including thoughtful questions to guide your interactions. Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 His frustration stemmed, in large part, from his lack of early involvement in the Giants’ game plan. Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 The game plan allowed Hockenson to draw a favorable matchup on most plays from scrimmage. Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2024 Derrick Henry carried just 13 times for 65 yards in Pittsburgh, fading from the game plan as the Ravens played from behind in the second half. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 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 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

game plan

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