game plan

noun

1. a carefully thought-out strategy or course of action, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs.

2. Sports.,  the overall strategy of a team for winning a specific game.

game plan

noun

1. a strategy

2. a plan of campaign, esp in politics

Word History and Origins

Origin of game plan¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The final was postponed one week because of rain, and Barristers coach Shane Gerard took full advantage of the extra time to devise a game plan.

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The return of the Bruins’ best player should significantly enhance an offense that unveiled a conservative game plan against the Buckeyes under backup quarterback Luke Duncan.

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"We had a game plan to keep him contained in the pocket and I think we did a good job all around."

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Maybe it’s why the left hates him so much—he’s executing their game plan better than they are.

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A crowd was waiting for Enriquez to hear his game plan: “No ramming, no throwing, no nothing. Just follow and film.”

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Related Words

• blueprint 
• scenario 
• scheme 
• strategy