plan of action

noun phrase

: a course of what will be done
We need to agree on a plan of action.

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Sunday's meeting took place after Starmer welcomed a cohort of European leaders to London for a fresh summit, designed to hash out a continental plan of action to secure a peace deal in Ukraine that was not entirely at Washington's whim. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 As egg prices continue to rise and more cases are detected, state and local health officials say there is no clear plan of action from the administration. — Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2025 In the chaotic aftereffects of an attack—or in some cases, during the attack—having a clear plan of action with owners and timelines helps ensure a swift and coordinated response, significantly improving outcomes. — Robert Harrison, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 The best plan of action is to drive to the nearest shelter. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plan of action

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“Plan of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan%20of%20action. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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