talk about

/tɔk əˌbaʊt/

/tɔk əˈbaʊt/

Other forms: talking about; talked about; talks about

Definitions of talk about

1. verb

   to consider or examine in speech or writing
   “The author talks about the different aspects of this question”

   synonyms: discourse, discuss

   types:

   descant

   talk at great length about something of one's interest

   talk shop

   discuss matters that are related to work

   type of:

   address, cover, deal, handle, plow, treat

   act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
2. verb

   discuss or mention
   synonyms: talk of

   types:

   discuss, hash out, talk over

   speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion

   blaspheme

   speak of in an irreverent or impious manner

   negociate, negotiate, talk terms

   discuss the terms of an arrangement

   negociate

   confer with another in order to come to terms or reach an agreement

   powwow

   (informal; now considered offensive) hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting

   debate, deliberate

   discuss the pros and cons of an issue

   consider, debate, deliberate, moot, prepend, turn over

   think about carefully; weigh

   bandy, kick around

   discuss lightly

   chair, lead, moderate

   preside over

   advise, counsel, rede

   give advice to

   confab, confabulate, confer, consult

   have a conference in order to talk something over

   broach, initiate, moot

   bring up a topic for discussion

   bandy about

   discuss casually

   hammer out, thrash out

   discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement

   type of:

   mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

   express in speech