brainstorm

[US]/ˈbreɪnstɔːm/
[UK]/ˈbreɪnstɔːrm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a sudden occurrence of a mental condition; a method of solving problems by gathering a group of people to generate ideas
vt. to concentrate the wisdom of everyone and attack vigorously

Phrases & Collocations

brainstorming session

Example Sentences

brainstorm a more permanent solution to a problem

Let's brainstorm some ideas here. Consentrate on some new and different solutions. We need to think out of the box.

Arcana enters Brainstorms head, Duros enters Hardhead's head, Stylor enters Chromedome's head, Gort enters Highbrow's head and Daniel is placed within Arcee.

In the initial brainstorming sessions for the Clone Wars micro-series, the artists at the Cartoon Network wanted Wat Tambor to figure as a villain.

We need to brainstorm some ideas for the new project.

Let's brainstorm solutions to this problem.

The team will brainstorm ways to improve efficiency.

Brainstorming sessions can lead to innovative ideas.

It's important to have a diverse group when brainstorming.

We should brainstorm before making any decisions.

Let's have a brainstorming meeting next week.

She always comes up with great ideas during brainstorming sessions.

The marketing team will brainstorm marketing strategies for the new product.

We can brainstorm over lunch tomorrow.

Real-world Examples

And -- and we can all brainstorm your next idea.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

Most people can easily brainstorm possible answers to these intriguing questions.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

We've looked at ideas and how to brainstorm them.

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

So for me, this is really simple, it's just a brainstorm.

Source: Emma's delicious English

To kick things off, why don't we brainstorm a few ideas together.

Source: Emma's delicious English

However, your brainstorms continue to be generated in your head.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

Now, start brainstorming ideas for your own poem.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar (Audio Version)

So we talked and we brainstormed.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

You may have heard of brainstorming.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

The children start by brainstorming ideas.

Source: VOA Standard August 2013 Collection

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