di ‧ scuss S2 W1 /dɪˈskʌs/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: discussus , past participle of discutere 'to shake to pieces' ]
1 . to talk about something with another person or a group in order to exchange ideas or decide something:
Littman refused to discuss the case publicly.
If you would like to discuss the matter further, please call me.
discuss something with somebody
Pupils should be given time to discuss the book with their classmates.
discuss what/who/where etc
Your accountant will discuss with you how to complete these forms.
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say talk about rather than discuss :
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It’s good to be able to talk about these things.
2 . to talk or write about something in detail and consider different ideas or opinions about it:
This topic will be discussed in Chapter 4.
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COLLOCATIONS
■ nouns
▪ discuss the question/subject
We’d never discussed the question of having children.
▪ discuss the problem
I suggested going out for a drink to discuss the problem.
▪ discuss the matter/issue formal (=discuss a subject or problem)
The two leaders met to discuss the issue further.
▪ discuss a topic (=subject of general interest)
I sometimes let the class choose which topic they want to discuss.
▪ discuss the situation
They held a three-hour meeting to discuss the situation.
▪ discuss a possibility
Government officials were seriously discussing the possibility of war.
▪ discuss a plan/idea
It’s a good idea to discuss your plans with your parents.
▪ discuss the future of something
He met the chairman of Nuclear Electric to discuss the future of the nuclear generating industry.
▪ discuss the details
Let’s get together soon to discuss the details of the trip.
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THESAURUS
■ to talk seriously
▪ discuss to talk seriously about problems, ideas, or plans:
They met to discuss how the building should be designed.
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She refuses to discuss the matter.
▪ talk something over to discuss something with someone because it will affect them, especially someone close to you:
Before you accept the job, talk it over with your family.
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You two need to sit down and talk things over.
▪ debate to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or solve a problem:
The issue will be debated on Tuesday.
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The UN Security Council debated whether to impose sanctions.