game plan

American  

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.

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game plan British  

noun

1. a strategy

2. a plan of campaign, esp in politics

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Etymology

Origin of game plan

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

It was a tactical lesson from Robinson who masterminded the perfect game plan to nullify his old club.

From BBC

Your game plan worked, because new indie distributor Row K stepped up and made “Dead Man’s Wire” its first acquisition.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, when asked if Atwell would play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, McVay was noncommittal, pending the formulation of this week’s game plan.

From Los Angeles Times

One game plan for these donors could be accelerating donations into 2025.

From MarketWatch

"He's going to fight with emotions. Once he's rattled, he won't stick to the game plan, and he won't be the same fighter in the ring."

From BBC

Related Words

• blueprint
• scenario
• scheme
• strategy