game plan

noun

Synonyms of game plannext
: 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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The game plans to expand with PvP and PvE modes, and is recognized as a quality PvPvE extraction game by those playing it, but…not enough people are playing it, especially if it's now meant to float Bungie as a studio and be Sony’s flagship live service offering, given all of the above. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Evergreen’s backline did the rest, with a clear second-half game plan to play keep-away from a Mullen team that was shut out despite dominating possession. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 And still, the game plan is to keep him out of the game. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 May 2026 Experts are recommending a simple game plan for commuters. Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 May 2026 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 29 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

game plan

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