talk over
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To discuss something with someone, or to speak so loudly that someone else can't be heard.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To discuss a problem, plan, or situation with someone, typically to make a decision.
"Let's talk over the budget proposals before the meeting tomorrow."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To speak at the same time as someone else, preventing them from being heard.
"Every time she tried to make her point, he talked over her — it was incredibly rude."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The discussion sense is common and neutral, widely used in professional and personal contexts. The 'drown out' sense (talking over someone) is always considered rude and is common in discussions about communication and debate etiquette.
Commonly used with
problem options plan decision proposal situation
Forms
Base
talk over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
talks over
he/she/it
Past simple
talked over
yesterday
Past participle
talked over
have + pp
-ing form
talking over
continuous
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