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?
Recent Examples on the Web Brees is right — the Broncos executed this offensive game plan which leans heavily on the run to set up the passing game to perfect in their most recent 33-10 win over the Saints. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Of course, every game plan that revolves around him leaves holes elsewhere. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024 How do you game plan for Guess, who can throw and run with equal success? Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 14 Oct. 2024 But the Broncos’ offensive game plan and executive have been awful. Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for game plan 

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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 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

game plan

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