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to talk down
[phrase form: talk]
01
to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker
02
to describe someone or something in a way that makes them seem less good or important
03
to control an airplane's landing, using radio communication
04
to convince someone to reduce the cost of something
Example
He always talks down to his employees, which affects their morale.
Instead of talking down, offer constructive feedback for improvement.
Talking down to others is not a sign of effective leadership.
The coach emphasized the importance of not talking down to teammates during the game.
It's not professional to talk down to clients, regardless of the situation.
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