talk over

verb

talked over; talking over; talks over

transitive verb

: to review or consider in conversation : discuss

Synonyms of talk over

• discuss
• debate
• argue

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Once the conversation gets underway, another way that respect becomes concrete is through really listening, rather than just waiting for your turn to argue, or, even worse, talking over the other person. — Frederick J. Ryan, Fortune, 25 July 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

Everton do not expect to re-sign midfield stalwart Idrissa Gueye this summer, with talks over a new contract having concluded without a deal being reached. — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Still, talks over a Saudi civilian nuclear program continued. — Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for talk over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover

Kids Definition

talk over

verb

: discuss sense 1