talk through
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To tell (someone) step by step how to do something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The dispatcher will have to talk him through landing the plane in the middle of a hurricane!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To comfort someone as they endure trauma; to help someone consider an issue or see certain aspects of it.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “talk through” mean?
To tell (someone) step by step how to do something.
Is “talk through” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.