talk over
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle over
Meanings
Discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement
Why “over”? You examine or discuss something carefully, repeat an action, or keep thinking about it.
“At the shopping centre cafe, Maya and Leo talked over which shop to visit next.”
“Let's talk it over tonight.”
“Let's talk it over before we decide.”
“We talked over the options at dinner.”
“Maya and Leo talked over the late delivery with the office team.”
Speak loudly while another person is speaking
Why “over”? Something goes over another thing. It can hide it, protect it, or cover its surface.
“Don't talk over me.”
“The panel kept talking over the guest.”
Don't confuse with
Talk over means discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement. Talk back means reply rudely to authority.
Talk over means discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement. Talk through means discuss something thoroughly step by step.
Talk over means discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement. Talk about means discuss a particular subject.
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“At the shopping centre cafe, Maya and Leo talked over which shop to visit next.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
talk about
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss a particular subject
talk back
A contrast learners often mix up
Reply rudely to authority
talk out
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss a problem fully until it is settled
talk through
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss something thoroughly step by step; Explain each step of something to someone
brood over
Same over pattern: again
Think anxiously or moodily about something for a long time
check over
Same over pattern: again
Examine something carefully to look for errors or faults
chew over
Same over pattern: again
Discuss or consider at length
come over
Same over pattern: covering
Visit someone's house or place; Be felt by someone suddenly; Give a particular impression; Change to support a different side or opinion
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