to talk around
Pronunciation
/tˈɔːk ɐɹˈaʊnd/
British pronunciation
/tˈɔːk ɐɹˈaʊnd/
talk round

Definition und Bedeutung von „talk around“ im Englischen

to talk around
[phrase form: talk]
01

um den heißen Brei herumreden, ausweichend sprechen

to discuss a topic in a vague manner, avoiding the main or crucial points
Transitive
to talk around definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She talked around the issue, never addressing the real problem.
Sie redete um den heißen Brei herum, ohne jemals das eigentliche Problem anzusprechen.
The politician skillfully talked around the controversial question posed by the reporter.
Der Politiker umging geschickt die kontroverse Frage, die der Reporter gestellt hatte.
02

überreden, überzeugen

to use words skillfully to convince someone to agree with you or do what you want
example
Beispiele
She talked her friends around to supporting her idea for the weekend getaway.
Sie überredete ihre Freunde, ihre Idee für das Wochenende zu unterstützen.
The salesman talked potential customers around to buying the upgraded version.
Der Verkäufer redete herum, um potenzielle Kunden dazu zu überreden, die verbesserte Version zu kaufen.
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