1 B1 neutral
To persuade someone to do something by talking to them.
"My friend talked me into signing up for a half-marathon, even though I'd never run more than 5k."
separable
talk into
B1 neutral separable transitive
To persuade someone to do something through conversation.
In plain English
To use words to convince someone to do something they might not have chosen to do on their own.
What does "talk into" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Always followed by a gerund (-ing form): 'talked him into going.' Can imply gentle persuasion or subtle manipulation depending on context. The opposite of 'talk out of.' Very common in everyday spoken English.
Words that pair with "talk into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
going trying buying joining doing investing
How to conjugate "talk into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
talk into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
talks into
he/she/it
Past simple
talked into
yesterday
Past participle
talked into
have + pp
-ing form
talking into
continuous
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