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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If that changes, the studios and the WGA will talk over what sort of compensation writers might be entitled to. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026 By sacrificing her long meals and talking over the growing pains with staffers over weekly lunches. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026 The stock market extended Monday's strong session, led by investor optimism for an end to the Iran war despite a breakdown in peace talks over the weekend. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026 The blockade follows failed ceasefire talks over Iran’s nuclear program, with the current truce expiring April 22 and no clear path to resuming negotiations. Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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