discuss

Universal Words verb 1 ~ sth (with sb) to talk about sth with other people, especially in order to decide sth: [VN] Have you discussed the problem with anyone? * I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. * They met to discuss the possibility of working together. * [Vwh-] We need to discuss when we should go. * [V-ing] We briefly discussed buying a second car. [also VN-ing] HELPNOTE You cannot say 'discuss about sth': _I_ _d_i_s_c_u_s_s_e_d_ _a_b_o_u_t_ _m_y_ _p_r_o_b_l_e_m_ _w_i_t_h_ _m_y_ _p_a_r_e_n_t_s_._ _L_o_o_k_ _a_l_s_o_ _a_t_ discussion. 2 to write or talk about sth in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it: [VN] This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. [also Vwh-]