think through
[/θɪŋk θruː/]
phrasal verb
pensar bem em; analisar cuidadosamente; refletir sobre
1. to consider something carefully and completely, examining all aspects and consequences
You need to think through this decision before committing to it.
Você precisa pensar bem nessa decisão antes de se comprometer com ela.
2. to work through a problem or idea by reasoning and analysis
Let me think through the problem step by step.
Deixa eu analisar o problema passo a passo.
3. to plan or prepare something mentally in advance
She thought through every detail of the presentation.
Ela refletiu sobre cada detalhe da apresentação.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'think through' emphasizes deliberate, thorough analysis before action—a value appreciated in professional and academic settings. In Brazil, it's commonly used in business Portuguese ('pensar bem em' or 'analisar') when discussing strategic decisions. Americans often use it conversationally to encourage careful planning, while in Portugal, the more formal 'ponderar' or 'refletir bem' may be preferred in official contexts.
NYC Slang
work it out; figure it out; hash it out
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