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 Fed followed through on the game plan Wednesday, cutting interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to a target of 3.75% to 4.00%.

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"The first half we were loose with transition and game plan. I thought the guys did a great job of adjusting at halftime and the energy throughout the night was good."

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Even though the Dodgers took an early lead in Game 1, scoring twice in the first three innings against rookie Blue Jays sensation Trey Yesavage, Toronto was methodically executing the necessary game plan.

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Having been made a bigger part of the offensive game plan against Maryland, Frias bolted for his first career touchdown run.

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“We’ve got to think through this and come up with a better game plan.”

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Related Words

• blueprint 
• scenario 
• scheme 
• strategy