plan of action

noun phrase

: a course of what will be done
We need to agree on a plan of action.

Examples of plan of action in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is an easier task than creating a budget that often feels more like an aspirational document, not a realistic plan of action. Jennifer Morris, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024 The United States needs to develop a plan of action regarding how to withdraw from the wars we are financially involved. Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024 The European Commission will present its plan of action on Tuesday in response to the report. Carlos Mureithi, Fortune Europe, 12 Mar. 2024 Guests of Sha Wellness Clinic — the clinic is a follow-up to a successful Spanish property — immediately undergo a health analysis upon arrival and are then escorted in to see a nutritionist to discuss the trip’s plan of action. Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024 After each one, invite me to calmly respond with my plan of action. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Think of the first one as a shopping list and the second one as an in-depth evaluation and plan of action. Baze Mpinja, Allure, 8 Feb. 2024 Check with yours to determine the best plan of action for you. Jordyn Bradley, Fortune Well, 2 Feb. 2024 Not changing things is a plan of action in itself, anyway. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2010

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“Plan of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan%20of%20action. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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