talk over

1. Discuss thoroughly, as in Let's talk over the entire plan and see if we discover any flaws . [First half of 1700s]

2. Win someone over by persuasion, as in We talked them over to our point of view . [First half of 1800s] Also see talk around .

Example Sentences

Negotiators for seven Western states said they are making progress in ongoing talks over how to share the diminishing waters of the Colorado River, but they provided no specifics.

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He also declared the bilateral trade talks over.

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Late Wednesday, negotiators from both sides reached an agreement after months of intense talks over details.

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U.S. stock futures traded higher after constructive talks over the weekend between U.S. and China officials, with the two leaders due to meet this week.

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But talks over the structure of those investments have been deadlocked.

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