Meaning

To successfully persuade someone to do something.

Example Sentence

"She managed to talk him into buying a new car."

Synonyms

persuade convince cajole

Usage Note

This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").

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