talk over

verb

talked over; talking over; talks over
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transitive verb

: to review or consider in conversation : discuss

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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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While Iran and Oman have been in talks over how to manage traffic through the narrow waterway, an agreement won’t automatically unlock the strait. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 It should be pointed out that the Padres fell short in their quest to bolster the offense, though not for lack of trying, according to people familiar with their talks over the past several days and multiple national reports. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 Hull City are in talks over a deal to sign 18-year-old Australia defender Lucas Herrington from Colorado Rapids. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 There was much talk over the lack studio fare at Venice, a festival that has previously helped launch pictures such as Dune, Joker and Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, in a trend also seen in Berlin and Cannes. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2026 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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talk over

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: discuss sense 1

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