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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The soon to be first lady (for the second time) sat down on Monday with Fox & Friends on Monday to reveal the game plan after her husband Donald Trump takes office. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025 This provides a better environment for each unit to focus on its game plan and plays. Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025 House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) earlier this week to discuss strategy, and the top House Republican told reporters on Thursday a game plan would be finalized soon. Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025 Green Bay’s game plan in its 34-29, Week 1 loss to the Eagles was to make sure Hurts didn't escape the pocket. Rob Reischel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 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 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

game plan

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