think through
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To think about every part of something from the beginning to the end so you understand it completely.
Literal meaning: To push your thinking all the way through something from one side to the other.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To consider a plan, problem, or situation carefully by examining all its stages and likely consequences.
"We need to think through the security implications before launching the new app."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To work out a solution to a problem by reasoning step by step.
"Give me a moment — I need to think this through before I give you an answer."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in business, academic, and problem-solving contexts. Implies a methodical, logical mental process. Often collocates with 'carefully', 'properly', and 'fully'.
Commonly used with
consequences implications problem plan scenario options
Forms
Base
think through
I/you/we/they
3rd person
thinks through
he/she/it
Past simple
thought through
yesterday
Past participle
thought through
have + pp
-ing form
thinking through
continuous
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