What does "exit strategy" mean?

A well-defined plan for bringing involvement in a mission, activity, or commitment to an acceptable conclusion.

What is a synonym for "exit strategy"?

Common synonyms include: exit plan.

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A well-defined plan for bringing involvement in a mission, activity, or commitment to an acceptable conclusion. usually
"Near-synonym: exit policy"

"Seeking an exit strategy before sailing in harm's way is smart, but it must be related to the mission's goal."