Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bat-around

phrasal verb
/bæt əˈraʊnd/
Definition
To discuss or consider various options or ideas in a group setting.
Examples
  • During the meeting, we decided to bat around some new marketing strategies.
  • They batted around different concepts for the project before settling on one.
Meaning
Bat-around refers to the process of tossing ideas or suggestions back and forth among a group of people, often to brainstorm or reach a consensus on a particular issue.
Synonyms
  • discuss
  • brainstorm
  • debate
  • consider