talk out

verb

talked out; talking out; talks out

transitive verb

: to clarify or settle by oral discussion

Examples of talk out in a Sentence

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Kimmel was planning to touch on Carr’s remarks Wednesday but was talked out of it, according to reporting from The Wall Journal. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025 Even talking out loud on the phone would sometimes freak me out. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025 The two gently talk out all of their tension over the years as Sydney watches almost silently. Selome Hailu, Variety, 27 June 2025 The next few clips show the pair walking through the empty rooms, sharing a kiss and seemingly talking out some design options for the property. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for talk out

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk out was in 1662

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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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