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

Building on that momentum, talks around additional episodes are underway, with McAtee attached to produce. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2026

More Than Headlines Beckham’s talent was undeniable, but it was constantly put on the backburner as the constant talk around him was mostly about on-field outbursts and questionable comments. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

Axios and other news outlets reported earlier this week that the countries were nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to put an end to the war and resume talks around Iran’s nuclear program. — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 9 May 2026

That, however, could merely be lip service talking around the inevitable reality that is Anunoby’s importance to the Knicks’ success on both ends of the floor. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026

Rhymes for talk around

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