brainstorm

BRAIN.stɔːmər

Definitions

1. noun

A discussion or session in which people throw around ideas freely in an attempt to find solutions to a problem.

“The team had a brainstorm session to come up with a new marketing strategy.”

2. verb

To discuss or think of ideas freely in an attempt to find solutions to a problem.

“They are brainstorming new ideas for the business.”

3. verb

To produce a sudden, brilliant idea.

“She brainstormed a solution to the complex problem.”

Synonyms

  • meeting
  • session

Antonyms

  • blockage
  • stagnation