talk around
Third Person
talks around
Present Participle
talking around
Past Tense
talked around
Past Participle
talked around
1
to discuss a topic in a vague manner, avoiding the main or crucial points
transitive
- She talked around the issue, never addressing the real problem.
- The politician skillfully talked around the controversial question posed by the reporter.
- Instead of answering directly, she talked around the question with a general response.
- The speaker spent the entire lecture talking around the main thesis without providing clear evidence.
2
to use words skillfully to convince someone to agree with you or do what you want
- She talked her friends around to supporting her idea for the weekend getaway.
- The salesman talked potential customers around to buying the upgraded version.
- Using facts and charisma, the speaker talked the audience around to his point of view.
- The negotiator talked the opposing parties around to reaching a compromise.
- Despite initial resistance, she talked her parents around to allowing her to pursue her passion.