rethink

/riːˈθɪŋk/

to reconsider or evaluate something again

After the project failed, the team had to rethink their entire strategy.

The team had to reconsider their entire strategy after the project failed.

general

to reconsider or evaluate something again, often with the intention of making changes or improvements

The company decided to rethink its marketing approach after the campaign underperformed.

The company reconsidered its marketing approach after the campaign did not perform well.

She had to rethink her life goals after the unexpected job loss.

She had to reevaluate her life goals after losing her job unexpectedly.

Often used when a previous plan or idea has proven ineffective or needs improvement.

Collocations

rethink somethingto reconsider or evaluate something againrethink the wayto reconsider the method or approach

to reconsider or change one's mind

Use 'rethink' when you want to suggest a fresh evaluation of an idea, plan, or decision.

'Rethink' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

From 're-' (again) + 'think' (to consider or reflect). First recorded in the late 16th century.

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often when a previous decision or plan needs revision.

re-

again

prefix

think

to consider or reflect

root

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