talk round

phrasal verb

talked round; talking round; talks round

chiefly British

1

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

They've been talking round 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 round eventually.

—often + to

We can talk her round to our way of thinking.