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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
talk down
v
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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