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discuss

S2 W1

BrE /dɪˈskʌs/ AmE /dɪˈskʌs/

verb en → es

past discussed pp discussed ing discussing

1 DISCUSS/DEBATE [transitive, T + obj] A2

to talk about a subject or problem with other people, often to find an answer or make decisions

discutir, hablar sobre

  • discuss something with somebody
  • discuss something at a meeting

Collocations discuss an issue · discuss a problem

  • We discussed the proposal in our last meeting.

    Discutimos la propuesta en nuestra última reunión.

2 NEGOTIATE [transitive, T + obj] B1

to talk about something with someone, especially to try to reach an agreement or solve a problem

negociar sobre, tratar de resolver

  • discuss something with somebody

Collocations discuss terms of a contract · discuss conditions for employment

  • The company is discussing the new contract with its employees.

    La empresa está negociando el nuevo contrato con sus empleados.

Phrasal verbs

discuss something out RESOLVE B2

resolver algo en una discusión

  • We discussed the matter out and came to an agreement.

    Discutimos el asunto hasta llegar a un acuerdo.

discuss something over DISCUSS LENGTHILY B2

discutir algo durante mucho tiempo

  • They discussed the issue over lunch.

    Discutieron el tema durante la comida.

Idioms

discuss something to death C1

discutir algo hasta la saciedad

  • We discussed the issue to death, but we still don't have a solution.

    Discutimos el tema hasta la saciedad, pero aún no tenemos una solución.

discuss something under one's breath C1

murmurar algo

  • She discussed the matter under her breath.

    Ella murmuró el tema.

discuss something behind somebody's back C1

hablar de alguien a sus espaldas

  • They discussed the matter behind his back.

    Hablaron del tema a sus espaldas.