to brainstorm
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3.4
- verb
- /ˈbreɪnˌstɔrm/
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hacer una lluvia de ideas
- Before we start the project, let's brainstorm some ideas together.
- brainstorm ideas
- brainstorm solutions
- a brainstorming session
And beyond that, I really recommend writers brainstorm an obstacle list.
- And beyond that, I really recommend writers brainstorm an obstacle list.
- And so then, well, we were brainstorming ideas.
- I am good at brainstorming with people who can bring them to life.
- Yeah, and that helps a little bit, but I'll be brainstorming on that through the break.
- Do you want to brainstorm ideas or solutions?
- Like or something is off like is this brainstorming with the team?
- And the, the research on like brainstorming, we're all brainstorming together.
- So it's like a come on, guys, let's rally and and brainstorm and be there for each other.
- I heard your once you said who you collaborated with to help you brainstorm.
- What are they doing that we can learn from and how can we brainstorm about this?
- I had a great time writing and coming up with ideas and brainstorming and, like, making this into a reality.
Examples
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So in a small group, pick a question and brainstorm some strategies to answer that question.
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Do you want to brainstorm ideas or solutions?
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Yeah, we need to brainstorm a video and kind of video.
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But we need to like brainstorm and treat it like what are you doing this week?
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Rather, encourage students to see this as a larger opportunity to brainstorm improvements for their own work.
Academic text (2013) -
We were just brainstorming some new business opportunities.
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Students need to work in small teams, brainstorm potential solutions, and design prototypes for their solutions.
Academic text (2012) -
We still meet occasionally to trade experiences with new tools or to brainstorm for future collaborations.
Academic text (2011) -
Students evaluate each composition, brainstorm ideas for improvement, and set goals for the next composition.
Academic text (1993) -
GE met with several of its outside law firms to brainstorm on strategies to contain costs.
Academic text (1993)
Synonyms
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2.7
To think of an idea or plan
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2.1
Invent a plan or idea in your mind
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3.2
To make up an idea, plan, or excuse
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6.9
To form an idea in your mind about something
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Etymology
Brainstorm comes from joining brain and storm, so imagine a 'storm in the brain' — a quick rush of ideas. That's why to brainstorm is to try to produce many ideas fast, often with other people.