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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Ensure that nobody talks over anyone else too much. Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026 Call the pediatrician first Another way to save is to call the pediatrician or nurse to talk over a problem before setting up an appointment. Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026 Also on Thursday in Geneva, Witkoff and Kushner are due to hold a third round of indirect talks over Iran's nuclear program with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, mediated by Oman. Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026 Babyfxce’s previous album was more like a smorgasbord, doling out dirty talk over thumping twerk-drill and groovy funk beats. Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk over

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Mar. 2026.

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