talks through
Explains step by step
Talks through has two distinct meanings.
To talk someone through something is to guide them step by step: She talked me through the installation process.
To talk through something is to discuss it thoroughly, working out details or resolving problems: Let's talk through the options before deciding.
Both senses involve verbal guidance toward understanding or resolution.
- discussTalk about thoroughly
- go overExamine or traverse
- troubleshootIdentify and fix faults
- instructConvey knowledge or orders
- elucidateTo make understood
spell out · describe · clarify · illustrate · resolve · iron out · explain · direct · mentor · coach · negotiate · mediate · lead · analyze · expound · think out loud · advise · articulate
talks throughtalks at
Speaks without dialogue
harangues · pontificates · sermonizes · monologues · browbeats
talks throughabandons
Ceases to support
stonewalls · ignores · walks away from · neglects · brushes off
talks throughglosses over
Minimizes or obscures flaws
skims · handwaves · touches on · hand-waves · oversimplifies
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