B1verbworkeducation
US/dɪˈskʌs/
UK/dɪˈskʌs/
to talk about a subject with other people and share ideas about it
In context
We need to discuss the new schedule before Friday.
I discussed my career plans with my parents last weekend.
This essay discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.
Words that go with discuss
verb + noun
- discuss the issueLet's discuss the issue at tomorrow's meeting.
- discuss a planThe team met to discuss a plan for the new product.
- discuss the possibilityWe discussed the possibility of working from home on Fridays.
verb + preposition
- discuss withI need to discuss it with my wife first.
verb + adverb
- discuss openlyFew Vietnamese families discuss money openly.
adverb + verb
- widely discussedThe film was widely discussed on social media.
- briefly discussIn this chapter, we briefly discuss the history of the internet.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We discussed about the project.Correct: We discussed the project.