rethink

[US]/riː'θɪŋk/
[UK]/ˌri'θɪŋk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. consider or think about again
n. a second or new thinking, a reflection.

Example Sentences

a last-minute rethink of their tactics.

have a fundamental rethink of policy

they needed a rethink of their doctrine from the ground up.

the government were forced to rethink their plans.

The education minister personally persuaded the prime minister to rethink.

I think we may have to rethink our policies fairly radically.

After sliding in the opinion polls, the party had to rethink its plan of campaign.

Plan to rethink, readdress, and reassess your working methods and your plans this month, and be ready to act next month, no sooner than February 4.

Real-world Examples

Just drive before he rethinks the pants.

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

With polls suggesting most Britons now want a rethink on Brexit.

Source: VOA Daily Standard November 2018 Collection

" People are having a chance to rethink things, " he said.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Kramer thinks that as time passes, Crimeans may rethink their affinity for Russia.

Source: VOA Standard June 2014 Collection

Some investors are nonetheless rethinking their strategies.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

If this sounds like you, you should maybe rethink this habit.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

If it needs...- Rethinking....rethinking, then of course I shall rethink.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Will we ever see a radical rethink of the pizza box?

Source: Intermediate English short passage

To follow the Brazilian advice entails a total rethink of the food system.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

Now, many schools are facing pressure from critics to rethink the ways they discipline students.

Source: VOA Special February 2023 Collection

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