Meaning of the word "chew on" in English

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chew on

US /tʃuː ɑːn/
UK /tʃuː ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to think about something carefully before making a decision

Example:
I need some time to chew on this idea before I give you an answer.
The committee will chew on the proposal for a few days.
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