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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While this new treatment is promising, experts say families should still consult allergists to build a good game plan moving forward. Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025 Those disparate pieces, while helpful in informing a farmer’s game plan each season for a single field, have historically lacked a crucial through line to stitch together a bigger picture of how our crops are performing in real time. Ali Bouzari, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025 With Minnesota down four of its top seven players, including Edwards, Reid quickly became the focal point of Portland’s defensive game plan. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025 Coleman said keeping Sears from getting comfortable is important in the Hogs' game plan. Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for game plan 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

game plan

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