talk over

verb

talked over; talking over; talks over
Synonyms of talk overnext

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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The two candidates frequently interrupted each other, talking over each other’s remarks. Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 Two days after their final interview, Meryman visited her to talk over her story and shared his memories of their last meeting. Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Manchester United are in advanced talks over a deal with Betway to sponsor the club’s training kit from next season. Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 6 May 2026 But talks over those reforms failed in the Senate. Stefan Becket, CBS News, 30 Apr. 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 14 May. 2026.

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