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 election outcome sets the stage for tough coalition talks over the coming weeks, with Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen's center-right Moderates, which won 14 seats, seen emerging as a kingmaker. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026 During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter for the film’s 20th anniversary in 2024, screenwriter Josh Goldsmith — who penned the original with Cathy Yuspa — said that there had been talks over the years of bringing the property back to life. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 Does Meghan talk over Harry in Zoom meetings? Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026 As with Casemiro, the 33-year-old defender’s contract is set to expire at the end of June, but this was another commanding display to strengthen his hand in talks over a new one, albeit potentially on reduced terms. Mark Critchley, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk over

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Mar. 2026.

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