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to talk around
/tˈɔːk ɐɹˈaʊnd/
/tˈɔːk ɐɹˈaʊnd/
talk roundto talk around
[phrase form: talk]
01
dar voltas ao assunto, falar de maneira evasiva
to discuss a topic in a vague manner, avoiding the main or crucial points
Transitive
Exemplos
She talked around the issue, never addressing the real problem.
Ela falou em torno do assunto, sem nunca abordar o problema real.
The politician skillfully talked around the controversial question posed by the reporter.
O político habilmente contornou a questão controversa apresentada pelo repórter.
02
convencer, persuadir
to use words skillfully to convince someone to agree with you or do what you want
Exemplos
She talked her friends around to supporting her idea for the weekend getaway.
Ela convenceu seus amigos a apoiar sua ideia para o fim de semana.
The salesman talked potential customers around to buying the upgraded version.
O vendedor convenceu os clientes potenciais a comprar a versão atualizada.
