Definition

1. Verb:
   • To talk about something with others, exchanging ideas or opinions: "discuss" means to have a conversation where a topic is considered in detail by multiple people.
   • To examine or consider a topic in speech or writing: "discuss" can also mean to explore or analyze a subject, often in a formal or structured way.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • The committee will discuss the proposal at the next meeting.
  • We need to discuss our plans for the holiday.
  • The book discusses the causes of the economic crisis in depth.

Advanced Usage

• "to discuss something at length": to talk about something for a long time or in great detail.

  • They discussed the contract at length before reaching an agreement.

• "to be open to discussion": to be willing to talk about and possibly change something.

  • My offer is open to discussion.

• "to discuss the matter": a formal way to refer to talking about a specific issue or problem.

  • We should discuss the matter in private.

Variants and Related Words

• Discussion (n): a conversation or debate about a specific topic.

  • The discussion was lively and informative.

• Discussable (adj): (less common) capable of being discussed.

  • Whether it's a discussable topic depends on the forum.

Synonyms

• Debate: to discuss a topic formally, often with opposing views.
• Confer: to have discussions, especially to exchange opinions or seek advice.
• Deliberate: to consider or discuss carefully and often slowly.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Discuss" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically conveyed directly or with prepositions like "about" or "with," though "discuss about" is generally considered redundant.)

Related Idioms

• Not open for discussion: not subject to debate or change; decided.

  • The deadline is final and not open for discussion.

• A topic of discussion: a subject that people are talking about.

  • The new policy became a major topic of discussion in the office.

Verb

1. speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
   • We discussed our household budget
2. to consider or examine in speech or writing
   • The author talks about the different aspects of this question
   • The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'