talk over

verb

talked over; talking over; talks over

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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Maersk’s auto gate system in Mobile, Alabama, was the reason for an initial breakdown in talks over the summer, with the union alleging use of automation in violation of contract terms. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024 As the conversation progressed, Harris started to flip the script, raise her voice and talk over Baier to get her points across. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024 DirecTV and Dish have held on-and-off talks over the years. Reuters, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024 Discussions on the program often become angry, with guests talking over each other while Phillip tries to maintain control. Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 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 24 Dec. 2024.

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