Meaning of the word "talk around" in English

What does "talk around" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

talk around

US /tɔːk əˈraʊnd/
UK /tɔːk əˈraʊnd/
"talk around" picture

Phrasal Verb

to discuss something in a general way without dealing with the most important issues

Example:
They spent the whole meeting just talking around the problem instead of finding a solution.
Don't talk around the issue; just tell me what you want.