game plan

noun

: a strategy for achieving an objective

game-plan

ˈgām-ˌplan 

intransitive verb

Synonyms

• arrangement
• blueprint
• design
• game
• ground plan
• master plan
• plan
• program
• project
• road map
• scheme
• strategy
• system

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?

Recent Examples on the Web

With what’s expected of the two game plans, this shapes up as a low-scoring game. —Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025

When Lovat finished showing his clips, a coach asked him how many screens Holmgren has in a game plan. —Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025

After attending the traditional national prayer service late this morning, Trump will meet with Republican congressional leaders to formulate a game plan for his priorities. —Cate Martel, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025

Listen to this article Castelli and Pizarro Family Winery owners have a game plan for expanding their Ramona wine-tasting business farther west by adding coffees to the mix. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

game plan

noun

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