think through

phrasal verb

thought through; thinking through; thinks through

: to think about all the different parts or effects of (something) for a period of time especially in an effort to understand or make a decision about it

I need time to think this through.

We have thought through the matter and have come to a decision.

Examples of think through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sitting around one evening before dinner, the researchers pondered whether even inexact science could help atoll governments think through their options. —Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 26 June 2024

These goals appear to be thought through carefully within the broader political framework of nuclear peer competition with the United States. —Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2024

There are many ideas – there are many ideas that the president is thinking through, all designed to make sure that America thrives and that the American people thrive. —Nbc Universal, NBC News, 16 June 2024

The production process is highly original and is hugely well thought through. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 June 2024