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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Nissan’s strategic partner Mitsubishi is also engaged in talks over joining the group. Jenni Reid, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024 The United States should, in fact, offer Iran a seat at the table during regional talks over Syria’s future, addressing Tehran’s security concerns while calling on its leadership to de-escalate on other fronts. Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024 After talks over a new deal, Juve’s then-CEO Maurizio Arrivabene announced that the club had decided not to renew Dybala's contract which would expire in the summer. Adam Digby, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 The move to oust the board came despite talks over a compromise that would retain some board members and fiery opposition from Democrats. Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for talk over 

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Jan. 2025.

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