game plan

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

ˈgame ˌplan, n. [countable]

1. a carefully planned strategy or course of action, as in politics or business.
2. Sport the strategy of an athletic team for winning a particular game.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

game′ plan′, 

1. a carefully thought-out strategy or course of action, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs.
2. Sport the overall strategy of a team for winning a specific game.
• 1965–70

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

game plan noun

1. a strategy
2. a plan of campaign, esp in politics