talk over

verb

talked over; talking over; talks over

transitive verb

: to review or consider in conversation : discuss

Examples of talk over in a Sentence

your father and I will have to talk it over before agreeing to let you go on the class trip
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This list includes Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia, alongside midfield duo Gavi and Pedri — the latter two are in talks over extending their deals, with conversations with 22-year-old Pedri progressing well and on track for a long-term commitment. Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 There had been disputes in the high-stakes talks over the terms, which have always included the return by Hamas of the remaining hostages, and the military withdrawal by Israel from the Gaza Strip. Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025 But stabilizing the region will also likely require Iran’s involvement in talks over Syria’s future. Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024 Israeli officials said on Saturday that there has been progress in the talks over the last 24 hours. Barak Ravid, Axios, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for talk over 

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk over was in 1734

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

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