Definition of "talk down" in English

Verb

1. To negotiate a lower price.

   • If he offers a very high price, see if you can talk him down before you agree to anything.

2. To verbally assist someone to land an aircraft.

3. To convince a person to cease a drastic action or response, such as a suicide attempt or act of rage.

4. To overcome by spoken argument.

5. To comfort someone experiencing a bad trip, to help them come down.