What does "think over" mean?

To consider something carefully To reflect on a decision or idea.

How do you use "think over" in a sentence?

I need time to think it over. Think over what I said. She thought it over and agreed.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To consider something carefully

仔细考虑

Considerar algo detenidamente

よく考える

신중하게 생각하다

To reflect on a decision or idea.

对决定或想法进行深思。

Reflexionar sobre una decisión o idea.

決断やアイデアについて熟考すること。

결정이나 생각을 곰곰이 숙고하다.

Base verb: think

Particle: over

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

I need time to think it over.
我需要时间考虑一下
Necesito tiempo para pensármelo
考える時間が必要です
좀 더 생각할 시간이 필요해.
Think over what I said.
好好想想我说的话
Piénsate lo que te dije
私の言ったことをよく考えて
내가 한 말을 잘 생각해 봐.
She thought it over and agreed.
她考虑后同意了
Se lo pensó y aceptó
彼女はよく考えて同意した
그녀는 곰곰이 생각한 뒤 동의했다.

Context: decisions, reflection

Tone: thoughtful

From thinking thoroughly.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal