Talk through Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈθɹu
TAWK-throo
tˈɔːk/ /θɹˈuː
TAWK-throo
Definition
To explain something step by step, or to discuss all parts of a problem or plan in detail.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for instructions or explanations in helpful, supportive contexts, such as 'talk me through the process.' It can be both formal and informal. Common when helping someone understand something new.
Spanish: explicar detalladamente - guiar paso a pasoPortuguese (BR): explicar detalhadamente - guiar passo a passoPortuguese (PT): explicar detalhadamente - guiar passo a passoChinese (Simplified): 详细讲解 - 步骤讲解Chinese (Traditional): 詳細講解 - 步驟講解Hindi: विस्तार में समझाना - एक-एक कदम बताएँArabic: يشرح بالتفصيل - يرشد خطوة بخطوةBengali: ধাপে ধাপে বোঝানো - বিস্তারিতভাবে আলোচনা করাRussian: подробно объяснить - подробно обсудитьJapanese: 順を追って説明する - 詳しく話すVietnamese: giải thích từng bước - thảo luận chi tiếtKorean: 차근차근 설명하다 - 자세히 이야기하다Turkish: adım adım açıklamak - ayrıntılı olarak konuşmakUrdu: مرحلہ وار سمجھانا - تفصیل سے بات کرناIndonesian: menjelaskan langkah demi langkah - membahas secara rinci
Example Sentences
Can you talk through the instructions with me?
basic
My teacher talked through the experiment before we started.
basic
Let’s talk through your options before you decide.
basic
He talked me through how to set up my new phone over the phone.
natural
Whenever I’m stressed, my friend talks me through what's bothering me.
natural
Let’s sit down and talk through the whole plan together.
natural