discuss
gb/dɪskˈʌs/ us/dɪskˈʌs/
B1
English
~ 700
megbeszél, megvitat
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to discuss [something] with [someone]
We need to discuss the budget before making any purchases.
Mielőtt bármit vennénk, meg kell beszélnünk a költségvetést.
They discussed the movie over dinner.
Vacsora közben megbeszélték a filmet.
The teacher discussed the project requirements with the class.
Let's discuss your progress at the next meeting.
We should discuss our options before deciding.
Learner examples
I want to discuss my homework with you.
Szeretném megbeszélni veled a házi feladatomat.
They discuss the plan in the office.
Az irodában megbeszélik a tervet.
We discuss the problem after lunch.
She discusses her ideas with her friend.
We discuss where to go on holiday.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discuss about' with 'discuss'. In English, 'about' is not needed: say 'discuss the problem', not 'discuss about the problem'.
Meaning
talk about something in detail
Collocations
discuss an issue
|discuss a plan
|discuss the matter
|discuss options
|discuss problems
Synonyms
talk over (Slightly more informal and conversational than 'discuss'.)
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debate (Implies a more formal or argumentative exchange than 'discuss'.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not talk about or consider a subject.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To talk about something with another person or group to share ideas or decide something.
To talk about a subject with one or more people, often to share ideas, give opinions, or make a decision.
Grammar
Dictionary form
discuss
IPA
GB/dɪskˈʌs/
US/dɪskˈʌs/
Syllables & stress
dis - cuss (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cuss)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: discuss
- 3rd Person Singular: discusses
- Present Participle: discussing
- Past: discussed
Word family
Forms
discusses
verb
discussing
verb
discussed
verb
Core family
discussion
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
undiscussed
adjective
Advanced or less common
discussant
noun
Expressions
discuss at length
1/dɪskˈʌs ˈæt lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
talk for a long time in depth
To talk about something for a long time, giving many details.
Examples
- They discussed the contract at length before signing it.
- We discussed at length how to improve the service.
discuss in detail
1/dɪskˈʌs ˈɪn dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase
talk about thoroughly
To talk about something fully, giving all important information.
Examples
- We will discuss the proposal in detail tomorrow.
- The report discusses in detail how the system works.