They’re not prepared to listen to reason (=be persuaded by someone’s sensible advice ).

3 → all the more reason why/to do something 4 good judgment SENSIBLE sensible judgment and understanding SYN sense There’s reason in what he says.

with (good) reason (=based on something sensible ) Natalie was alarmed by the news, and with reason. Under the circumstances, we had every reason (=had very good reasons ) to be suspicious. I know I’m late, but that’s no reason to shout at me. We have reason to believe that the goods were stolen. by reason of something formal (=because of something ) a person disqualified by reason of age 2 good or fair RIGHT/JUSTIFIED a fact that makes it right or fair for someone to do something (no) reason to do something There is no reason to panic. there is no reason to do something There is no reason whatsoever to doubt her story. reason to do something This work gives me a reason to live. for reasons of something The bridge is closed for reasons of safety. reason behind He explained the reasons behind the decision. reason (that) The reason I called was to ask about the plans for Saturday. reason why We’d like to know the reason why she didn’t accept the job.

S1 W1 noun 1 cause REASON why something happens, or why someone does something reason for People give different reasons for wanting to change jobs.

Reasonably ≠ unreasonably From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English reason rea‧son 1 / ˈriːz ən /

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