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

His colleagues sprang into action, calling reservation holders with an alternative game plan, dubbed Cafe Riggs Upstairs, and readying 10 guest rooms on three floors for private, in-room feasting.

From Washington Post

Furthermore, agencies can keep track of which pandemic era trends seem to have “staying power” and game plan accordingly.

From Search Engine Watch

The Buccaneers crafted the perfect game plan, pressuring Mahomes on 29 of his 56 dropbacks, the most of any quarterback in Super Bowl history, per ESPN.

From Washington Post

On Sunday, their defense led the way, taking apart the Chiefs’ historic, speedy offense with a masterful game plan from coordinator Todd Bowles.

From Washington Post

The Bucs had to throw out their offensive game plan early in that game after the Chiefs jumped to a 17-0 first quarter lead, and Kansas City appeared to take its foot off the gas a bit from that point forward.

From Washington Post

A game plan, like a business plan, changes with the times, and sometimes in the moment.

From The Daily Beast

Cuse: At that point, we had already hashed out the game plan.

From The Daily Beast

Here I am, five years into my career, and my game plan is all off.

From The Daily Beast

Beyond that, the rulebook designates that coaches “develop a game plan,” but notes no training requirements for coaches.

From The Daily Beast

With members of the media present, the caucus makes them wait for seven minutes outside while they devise a game plan.

From The Daily Beast

Reform, mainly on the game plan, to be extended to Scotland and Ireland.

From Project Gutenberg

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