talk around

verb

talked around; talking around; talks around

1

: to avoid talking about (a particular subject) especially because it is difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing

They've been talking around the real issue rather than addressing it directly.

2

: to cause (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it

She says she doesn't agree with it, but we'll talk her around eventually.

—often + to

We can talk her around to our way of thinking.

Examples of talk around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reddington had to talk around this impasse, badgering Clancy’s providers about matters such as their use of telemedicine, as though this wasn’t standard practice. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

The room learns which problems get named and which ones get talked around. — Mohamed Al Hashemi, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

There’s talk around town that minimalism and quiet luxury are on their way out, which might sound scary to those of us who prefer simple outfit ideas. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026

Bottom line When training camp begins, most of the talk around rookies will involve Samanski, Hutson and perhaps left defenceman Damien Carfagna. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for talk around

• aboveground
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