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discussing

v.
B1 Intermediate US //dɪˈskəsɪŋ// UK //dɪskˈʌsɪŋ// dis·cussing

v. talking about something with another person or a group to share ideas or make a decision.

v. talking or writing about a specific topic in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

We are discussing our plans for the summer holiday.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee spent three hours discussing the new safety regulations before finally reaching a unanimous agreement.

COMPLEX

While the board is currently discussing the potential merger, no official statement will be released until the financial audit is complete and all stakeholders have been notified.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is often used in the continuous form to describe an ongoing meeting or conversation.

Pitfall

discussing about the problemdiscussing the problemThe verb 'discuss' is transitive and takes a direct object; it should not be followed by the preposition 'about'.

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