Talk over

phrasal verb

To discuss something thoroughly in order to make a decision or solution.

They decided to talk over their problems to try and find a resolution.
Visual representation of "talk over" - To discuss something thoroughly in order to make a decision or solution.

Often appears as...

  • talk over problems
  • talk over dinner
phrasal verb

To speak more loudly, so as to be heard over the noise of something else.

I had to talk over the music to be heard at the party.
Visual representation of "talk over" - To speak more loudly, so as to be heard over the noise of something else.

Often appears as...

  • talk over music
  • talk over noise
phrasal verb

To interrupt someone by starting to speak when they are already speaking.

It's not polite to talk over someone when they're already speaking.
Visual representation of "talk over" - To interrupt someone by starting to speak when they are already speaking.

Often appears as...

  • talk over someone
  • talk over a speaker

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrasal verb

To discuss something thoroughly in order to make a decision or solution.

They decided to talk over their problems to try and find a resolution.
Visual representation of "talk over" - To discuss something thoroughly in order to make a decision or solution.

Often appears as...

  • talk over problems
  • talk over dinner
phrasal verb

To speak more loudly, so as to be heard over the noise of something else.

I had to talk over the music to be heard at the party.
Visual representation of "talk over" - To speak more loudly, so as to be heard over the noise of something else.

Often appears as...

  • talk over music
  • talk over noise
phrasal verb

To interrupt someone by starting to speak when they are already speaking.

It's not polite to talk over someone when they're already speaking.
Visual representation of "talk over" - To interrupt someone by starting to speak when they are already speaking.

Often appears as...

  • talk over someone
  • talk over a speaker

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "talk over"
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Decision Making

Used when weighing options or making choices collectively.

Illustration for Decision Making
Let's talk over where to go on vacation.
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Problem Solving

Helpful for resolving issues or conflicts together.

Illustration for Problem Solving
We should talk over these scheduling conflicts.
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Planning Together

Often precedes the creation of a plan or strategy.

Illustration for Planning Together
We'll talk over the project details tomorrow.
Visual representation of the word "Talk over"

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