a way of thinking about something nouna way of thinking about something ExamplesWe asked the sales manager for his views on the reorganisation of the reps' territories. • The chairman takes the view that credit should never be longer than thirty days.Usageto take the long viewto plan for a long period before your current investment will become profitableUsagein view ofbecause of ExampleIn view of the falling exchange rate, we have redrafted our sales forecasts.