breakthrough plan; way out of a deadlock
A concrete plan or measure to overcome a difficult situation, impasse, or stalemate. Often used in business, politics, and problem-solving contexts.
長引く不況の打開策を検討している。
We are considering breakthrough measures for the prolonged recession.
交渉が行き詰まり、打開策が見つからない。
Negotiations have stalled, and we can't find a way out.
打開策 stresses breaking through a deadlock or difficult situation, whereas 解決策 is the more general word for any solution.
Compound of 打開 (breaking through a deadlock) and 策 (plan, measure).