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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Your game plan should focus on calming inflammation, strengthening the skin barrier, and keeping things gentle. Sarah Madaus, Allure, 24 July 2025 Moore said the entire team was involved in the game plan at Boise State, and that shaped his philosophy as a coach. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2025 LaChance’s game plan to use jerkbait lures in ’16 proved to be key in the victory. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 July 2025 Reed has unique ability and should have been a focal point of the game plan every week, regardless of the opponent. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 14 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

game plan

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