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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
Example
They talked over the budget and finally reached a consensus.
The team spent hours talking over the best strategy for the competition.
02
to convince someone through conversation
Ditransitive: to talk over sb to do sth
Example
The community talked over the local government to improve public services.
Together, they talked over their colleagues to adopt eco-friendly practices.
03
to disrupt someone else's speaking with one's own words
Transitive: to talk over sb
Example
The friends talked over each other excitedly, sharing their news.
Please do n't talk over me while I 'm trying to explain the situation.
It 's important not to talk over colleagues during a professional presentation.
Example
They talked over the budget and finally reached a consensus.
The team spent hours talking over the best strategy for the competition.
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