Meaning
3 senses(intransitive)To investigate something, or solve a problem using brainstorming.
try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
(intransitive)To participate in a brainstorming session.
(transitive)To think up (ideas); especially, to do so creatively.
I need you to brainstorm some suggestions for next week's activity schedule.
Examples
7 sentencesWe should brainstorm all the possibilities.
Carlos and I often brainstorm new ideas together as colleagues.
We'd better brainstorm about it together and get a better idea.
ruМы лучше ещё хорошенько подумаем об этом вместе и придумаем что-нибудь получше. — Lili691
He had a brainstorm when he invented that machine!
I have a brainstorm teacher.
Forms
brainstorms, brainstorming, brainstormed, brainstormed| Base form | brainstorm · to brainstorm |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | brainstorms |
| Present participle | brainstorming |
| Past simple | brainstormed |
| Past participle | brainstormed |
regular · Lesson
Word family
5 related wordsDerivedbrainstormer
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle