rethink a decision
Frequency: 6.99.5 per million words
to seriously reconsider a decision, implying a significant change might be needed
Examples (10)
- After receiving negative feedback, the committee had to rethink its initial decision.
- New market data is forcing us to rethink our decision to launch the product.
- Perhaps you should rethink your decision to quit your job so suddenly.
- It's never too late to rethink a hasty decision.
- The CEO was urged to rethink the decision about the factory closure.
- If project costs continue to rise, we will have to rethink our decision to proceed.
- He refused to rethink his decision, despite his family's pleas.
- The government promised it would rethink its decision following the widespread protests.
- Are you absolutely sure about this? I advise you to rethink that decision.
- She paused, beginning to rethink her decision to confront him alone.