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to talk over
[phrase form: talk]
01
to thoroughly discuss something, particularly to reach an agreement or make a decision
Transitive: to talk over an issue
Examples
Let's talk the new project over before making any decisions.
They talked over the budget and finally reached a consensus.
02
to convince someone through conversation
Ditransitive: to talk over sb to do sth
Examples
She talked her friend over to join the volunteering project.
The team talked the manager over to implement flexible work hours.
03
to disrupt someone else's speaking with one's own words
Transitive: to talk over sb
Examples
Please do n't talk over me while I'm trying to explain the situation.
The friends talked over each other excitedly, sharing their news.
