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talk through

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtɔːk ˈθruː/

talk through means: You explain each step of a task so someone can do it.

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You explain each step of a task so someone can do it.

  • She talked me through the steps.
  • A mechanic talked him through changing the wheel.
  • Can you talk us through the setup?

How to use it: talk someone through something (The nurse talked me through the breathing exercise.); talk someone through doing something (He talked us through setting up the printer.)

Similar words: guide, walk through

Common phrases: talk someone through something, talk through a process

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You help someone understand a problem or cope with a difficult experience by discussing it with them.

  • He talked me through my worries.
  • She talked her brother through the shock of losing his job.
  • Could you talk me through what happened yesterday?

How to use it: talk someone through something (A counsellor talked her through her fears about returning to work.)

Similar words: counsel, support

Common phrases: talk someone through something, talk through a problem

Questions about talk through

What does talk through mean?

You explain each step of a task so someone can do it.

What is talk through in other languages?

Türkçe: adım adım anlatmak · Español: explicar paso a paso · Français: guider pas à pas · Deutsch: Schritt für Schritt anleiten · Italiano: guidare passo per passo · 日本語: 手順を説明する

How do you pronounce talk through?

It is pronounced /ˌtɔːk ˈθruː/.

How do you use talk through in a sentence?

She talked me through the steps. A mechanic talked him through changing the wheel.

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