talk out

verb

talked out; talking out; talks out

transitive verb

: to clarify or settle by oral discussion

Examples of talk out in a Sentence

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Aggressors in these types of attacks have the advantage over the defenders, and China cannot be talked out of spying. Adam Segal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025 In an effort to de-escalate the situation, Riley and Heat majority owner Micky Arison recently met with Butler's representation to talk out his grievances. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 Race officials considered black flagging him but were talked out of it. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024 However, Johnson was eventually talked out of it, and Rodgers continued to start despite the injuries. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for talk out 

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk out was in 1662

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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20out. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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