Take something under advisement
phrase
To consider carefully a suggestion, proposal or piece of advice.
The board said they would take the proposal under advisement.
Often appears as...
- taking it under advisement
- will take your proposal under advisement
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To consider carefully a suggestion, proposal or piece of advice.
The board said they would take the proposal under advisement.
Often appears as...
- taking it under advisement
- will take your proposal under advisement
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
It's often used in formal or professional settings to imply thoughtful consideration before making a decision.
Thank you for your suggestion; we will take it under advisement and respond shortly.
Pro Tip 2/3No Immediate Answer
This phrase indicates that one will not provide an immediate response but will consider the matter.
Your concerns are valid and I'll take them under advisement before we proceed.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Deliberation
It implies there will be a period of deliberation, possibly involving other people's opinions.
The committee will take the feedback under advisement before finalizing the guidelines.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
It's often used in formal or professional settings to imply thoughtful consideration before making a decision.
Thank you for your suggestion; we will take it under advisement and respond shortly.
Pro Tip 2/3No Immediate Answer
This phrase indicates that one will not provide an immediate response but will consider the matter.
Your concerns are valid and I'll take them under advisement before we proceed.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Deliberation
It implies there will be a period of deliberation, possibly involving other people's opinions.
The committee will take the feedback under advisement before finalizing the guidelines.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
It's often used in formal or professional settings to imply thoughtful consideration before making a decision.
Thank you for your suggestion; we will take it under advisement and respond shortly.
Pro Tip 2/3No Immediate Answer
This phrase indicates that one will not provide an immediate response but will consider the matter.
Your concerns are valid and I'll take them under advisement before we proceed.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Deliberation
It implies there will be a period of deliberation, possibly involving other people's opinions.
The committee will take the feedback under advisement before finalizing the guidelines.
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