talk sb around

talk sb around
UK US talk sb around
Phrasal Verb with talk({{}}/tɔːk/ verb [I]
(UK also talk sb round)
to persuade someone to agree with you or to do what you want, when they have previously been against it: »

Some board members are opposed to the merger, but it may be possible to talk them round.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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