C1 noun Neutre

strategy

/ˈstræt.ə.dʒi/

A comprehensive, long-term plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal or set of objectives. It involves the systematic coordination of resources and tactical decisions to gain a competitive advantage or overcome a challenge.

Exemples

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1

I developed a strategy to save money by cooking at home more often.

I created a specific plan to reduce my spending by preparing meals myself.

2

The committee is tasked with formulating a strategy for sustainable urban development.

The group is responsible for creating a high-level plan for eco-friendly city growth.

3

What's your strategy for getting through this massive pile of laundry?

How do you plan to handle all these clothes that need washing?

Famille de mots

Nom
strategy
Verb
strategize
Adverbe
strategically
Adjectif
strategic
Apparenté
strategist
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Astuce mémo

The word comes from the Greek 'strategos', meaning 'general'. Imagine a general standing on a hill, looking at the whole battlefield to plan the war, not just one small fight.

Quiz rapide

The company's _____ to increase market share involved lowering prices and increasing social media presence.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : strategy

Exemples

1

I developed a strategy to save money by cooking at home more often.

everyday

I created a specific plan to reduce my spending by preparing meals myself.

2

The committee is tasked with formulating a strategy for sustainable urban development.

formal

The group is responsible for creating a high-level plan for eco-friendly city growth.

3

What's your strategy for getting through this massive pile of laundry?

informal

How do you plan to handle all these clothes that need washing?

4

The study explores the cognitive strategy used by bilingual children during translation tasks.

academic

The research examines the mental methods children use when switching between languages.

5

Our marketing strategy focuses on digital engagement to capture the younger demographic.

business

The company's advertising plan prioritizes social media to attract young customers.

Famille de mots

Nom
strategy
Verb
strategize
Adverbe
strategically
Adjectif
strategic
Apparenté
strategist

Collocations courantes

implement a strategy to put a plan into action
exit strategy a plan for how to end a situation or investment
comprehensive strategy a thorough and complete plan
marketing strategy a business's plan for reaching prospective consumers
long-term strategy a plan designed to achieve goals over several years

Phrases Courantes

winning strategy

a plan that is likely to result in success

grand strategy

a broad, overarching plan for a nation or large organization

growth strategy

a plan specifically focused on expanding a business

Souvent confondu avec

strategy vs tactic

A strategy is the overall long-term plan, whereas a tactic is a specific, short-term action taken to support that strategy.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'strategy' is used across many fields, from gaming to global politics, and implies a level of foresight and deliberate planning. It is often used with 'for' (strategy for growth) or 'to' (strategy to reduce costs).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'strategy' when they mean a single action. Remember that a strategy is usually a collection of many actions working together.

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Astuce mémo

The word comes from the Greek 'strategos', meaning 'general'. Imagine a general standing on a hill, looking at the whole battlefield to plan the war, not just one small fight.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek 'strategia', meaning the office or command of a general (stratos 'army' + agein 'to lead').

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun; plural: strategies Often followed by 'for' + -ing Can be followed by an infinitive (to + verb)
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Contexte culturel

In Western business culture, 'strategy' is a highly valued buzzword, often used to distinguish high-level management from operational staff.

Quiz rapide

The company's _____ to increase market share involved lowering prices and increasing social media presence.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : strategy

Expressions liées

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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