game plan
Americannoun
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a carefully thought-out strategy or course of action, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs.
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Sports. the overall strategy of a team for winning a specific game.
noun
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a strategy
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a plan of campaign, esp in politics
Etymology
Origin of game plan
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Fiji dominated the attacking statistics but Wales managed to contain them, while their set-piece superiority resulted in three of the six tries coming from driving mauls as head coach Steve Tandy's game plan proved successful.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
They can help you evaluate your financial situation and build a solid game plan for other “what-if” scenarios.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
The game plan worked well enough in Game 1, where a mishandled puck led to Logan O’Connor’s breakaway goal early in the third period, a score that proved to be the difference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
"You feel for Arbeloa - his game plan was excellent, but a couple of moments cost Real Madrid."
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
All right, let’s go over the game plan.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
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