| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
talk into [tɔːk ˈɪntuː] | to persuade someone to do something |
Other meanings
- to convince someone against their initial reluctance
- to coax or influence through conversation
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "talk into"
- He talked me into buying the new phone.
- She talked her friend into joining the trip.
- Don’t let anyone talk you into doing something you don’t want.
- They talked the manager into giving them a discount.
Features of Using "talk into"
This phrasal verb always involves persuasion, often when the other person was initially unwilling. It is separable, so the object can be placed between “talk” and “into”. It typically requires a person as the object, followed by an action in the -ing form.