Betekenis van rethink In het Nederlands

• 0 to think again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:

  • Her family's disapproval made her rethink her plans.

  • [ + question word ] The European Commission is having to rethink how it can maintain farmers' incomes while cutting costs and excess production.

• 1 the act of thinking again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:

  • This new information means we should have a rethink.

  • We probably need a rethink.

• 2 to think again about something, such as a plan in order to change or improve it:

  • It’s time to rethink whether we need a part-time or full-time mayor.

• 3 to think again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:

  • The company is rethinking its position on homeworkers.

  • rethink how/what etc. Retailers are paying more attention to male shoppers, rethinking how their goods are marketed and displayed.

  • The agency needs to rethink its strategy.

• 4 an act of thinking again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:

  • The incident led to a rethink of the department's health and safety policies.

  • a complete/fundamental/radical rethink A fundamental rethink on executive pay is needed.