A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
The group hope to agree a strategy for policing the area.
What should our marketing strategy have achieved?
Community involvement is now integral to company strategy.
Synonyms: policy, procedure, planning, programme More Synonyms of strategy
2. uncountable noun
Strategy is the art of planning the best way to gain an advantage or achieve success, especially in war.
I've just been explaining the basic principles of strategy to my generals.
Synonyms: plan, approach, scheme, manoeuvring More Synonyms of strategy
strategy in British English
(ˈstrætɪdʒɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-gies
1.
the art or science of the planning and conduct of a war; generalship
2.
a particular long-term plan for success, esp in business or politics
Compare tactics (sense 2)
3.
a plan or stratagem
Word origin
C17: from French stratégie, from Greek stratēgia function of a general; see stratagem
strategy in American English
(ˈstrætədʒi)
nounWord forms: pluralˈstrategies
1.
a.
the science of planning and directing large-scale military operations, specif. (as distinguished from tactics) of maneuvering forces into the most advantageous position prior to actual engagement with the enemy
b.
a plan or action based on this
2.
a.
skill in managing or planning, esp. by using stratagems
b.
a stratagem or artful means to some end
straˈtegics (strəˈtidʒɪks)noun Sometimes, esp. for strategy (sense 1)
Word origin
Fr stratégie < Gr stratēgia, generalship < stratēgos: see stratagem
COBUILD Collocations
strategy
adopt a strategy
coherent strategy
coping strategy
devise a strategy
growth strategy
implement a strategy
investment strategy
long-term strategy
pursue a strategy
risky strategy
turnaround strategy
Examples of 'strategy' in a sentence
strategy
It's just got to be a central plank in your electoral strategy.
Nicola Barker BEHINDLINGS (2002)
We'll have a couple of drinks, map out our strategy on how `m gonna get this story.
Pickard, Nancy NO BODY (2002)
By the time the Buckie siege blew up, nine weeks later, he had completed his research, and formed his strategy.
Kippax, Frank THE SCAR (2002)
They put up a fight, certainly, but there was no need for strategy.
Jennifer Fallon HARSHINI (2002)
In other languages
strategy
British English: strategy /ˈstrætɪdʒɪ/ NOUN
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
Do you have a strategy for solving this problem?
American English: strategy
Arabic: إِسْتِراتِيجِيَّة
Brazilian Portuguese: estratégia
Chinese: 战略
Croatian: strategija
Czech: strategie
Danish: strategi
Dutch: strategie
European Spanish: estrategia
Finnish: strategia
French: stratégie
German: Strategie
Greek: στρατηγική
Italian: strategia
Japanese: 戦略
Korean: 전략
Norwegian: strategi
Polish: strategia
European Portuguese: estratégia
Romanian: strategie
Russian: стратегия
Latin American Spanish: estrategia
Swedish: strategi
Thai: ยุทธวิธี
Turkish: strateji
Ukrainian: стратегія
Vietnamese: chiến lược
All related terms of 'strategy'
exit strategy
In politics and business , an exit strategy is a way of ending your involvement in a situation such as a military operation or a business arrangement .
coping strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
growth strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
risky strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
coherent strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
focused strategy
a business strategy in which an organization divests itself of all but its core activities, using the funds raised to enhance the distinctive abilities that give it an advantage over its rivals
marketing strategy
a general plan or set of plans dealing with marketing , esp over a long period
adopt a strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
devise a strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
investment strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
long-term strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
operational strategy
a plan or set of plans for successfully running a business, etc
pursue a strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
turnaround strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
implement a strategy
A strategy is a general plan or set of plans intended to achieve something, especially over a long period.
Lady Macbeth strategy
a strategy in a takeover battle in which a third party makes a bid acceptable to the target company, appearing to act as a white knight but subsequently joining forces with the original ( unwelcome ) bidder
Chinese translation of 'strategy'
strategy
(ˈstrætɪdʒɪ)
n
(c/u) (= plan) 行动(動)计(計)划(劃) (xíngdòng jìhuà)
(u) (Mil) 战(戰)略 (zhànlüè)
1 (noun)
Community involvement is now integral to company strategy.
Synonyms
policy
plans which include changes in foreign policy
procedure
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
planning
programme
the programme for reform outlined by the Soviet President
approach
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
scheme
manoeuvring
grand design
2 (noun)
Definition
a long-term plan for success, such as in politics or business
the basic principles of my strategy
Synonyms
plan
She met her creditors to propose a plan for making repayments.
approach
scheme
a private pension scheme
manoeuvring
grand design
Additional synonyms
in the sense of approach
Definition
a way of dealing with a matter
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
Synonyms
way,
means,
course,
style,
attitude,
method,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
modus operandi
in the sense of procedure
Definition
a way of doing something, esp. an established method
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
Synonyms
method,
policy,
process,
course,
system,
form,
action,
step,
performance,
operation,
practice,
scheme,
strategy,
conduct,
formula,
custom,
routine,
transaction,
plan of action,
modus operandi
in the sense of programme
the programme for reform outlined by the Soviet President