discussion
US: /dɪˈskəʃən/
UK: /dɪskˈʌʃən/
UK: /dɪskˈʌʃən/
English Vietnamese dictionary
discussion /dis'kʌʃn/
- danh từ
- sự thảo luận, sự bàn cãi, sự tranh luận; cuộc thảo luận, cuộc bàn cãi, cuộc tranh luận
- the question is under discussion: vấn đề đang được thảo luận
- sự ăn uống ngon lành thích thú (món ăn, rượu)
- sự thảo luận, sự bàn cãi, sự tranh luận; cuộc thảo luận, cuộc bàn cãi, cuộc tranh luận
Advanced English dictionary
+ noun
1 [U, C] the process of discussing sb/sth; a conversation about sb/sth: a topic / subject for discussion + After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. + The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. + Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. + We had a discussion about the differences between Britain and the US. + A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club.
2 [C] a speech or a piece of writing that discusses many different aspects of a subject: Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research.
Thesaurus dictionary
n.
conversation, talk, chat, dialogue, colloquy, exchange, deliberation, examination, scrutiny, analysis, review; confabulation, conference, powwow; debate, argument; Colloq chiefly Brit chin-wag, US and Canadian bull session:
The subject of your dismissal came up for discussion yesterday.
Collocation dictionary
ADJ.
detailed, full, in-depth, lengthy, long
They had a detailed discussion of the issues.
| brief | considerable
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.
| initial, preliminary | further
The plan was agreed without further discussion.
| general, wide-ranging
a wide-ranging discussion on women's rights
| public | formal, informal
After the lecture there will be an opportunity for informal discussion.
| bilateral, group, one-to-one, round-table
a series of bilateral discussions between Israel and neighbouring states Women were asked to take part in small group discussions.
| candid, frank, open | animated, heated, intense, lively
a heated discussion about politics
| serious | reasoned | useful | inconclusive
VERB + DISCUSSION
have, hold
We had a long discussion about the plans for next year. The two governments are to hold discussions on the border issue.
| enter into
We are hoping to enter into discussions with leaders of the prison service.
| be involved in, join in, participate in, take part in
They refused to take part in the discussions.
| generate, initiate, provoke, stimulate
These latest findings have generated a lot of discussion of the moral issues involved.
| set up
ways of setting up discussions between children to explore each other's viewpoints
| lead, open, start
The discussion was led by the director of marketing. Who is going to start the discussion?
| bring sth up for, come up for, open sth up for
The issue should come up for discussion at the climate change conference. The topic must be opened up for general discussion.
| open up
We need to open up a discussion on the basic aspects of the theory.
| confine
I wish to confine the discussion to income taxation.
| sum up
Let us sum up the discussion so far.
| break off, conclude, end
The government has broken off discussions with the unions. We decided to end the discussion before it got out of hand.
| defer, postpone | follow up
Discussion should be followed up by a written report.
DISCUSSION + VERB
take place
Discussions have taken place between the two leaders.
| centre on
Discussion centred on the contribution different groups would make to the project.
| break out, ensue
An intense discussion broke out about the importance of intuition. Adam raised the issue of multimedia applications and much useful discussion ensued.
| continue
DISCUSSION + NOUN
group | document
PREP.
for ~
the subject for discussion
| during/in a/the ~
During our discussions we raised many issues that need deeper consideration.
| in ~ with
The company had been in discussion with companies in Austria, Italy and Greece.
| under ~
Plans for a new bypass are still under discussion.
| ~ about/on
a discussion about reform of the health service
| ~ as to
Discussion continues as to the relative merits of the different schemes.
| ~ between
discussions between management and union officials
| ~ of
a discussion of the issues involved
| ~ with
discussions with the government
PHRASES
a basis for discussion
We can use the draft document as a basis for discussion.
| a forum for discussion
The group provides a forum for the discussion of ideas.
| the outcome of a discussion
The outcome of the discussions is a decision to proceed with Phase 2 of the programme.
| a subject/topic for/of discussion > Special page at MEETING
Concise English dictionary
discussionsdɪ'skʌʃn
noun
+an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
+an exchange of views on some topic
