What are the definitions of “talk into”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Persuade someone to do something.
She didn't want to let me go, but I finally managed to TALK her INTO it.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “talk into”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb talk into is to persuade someone to do something. It means convincing someone to agree with your idea or to do something they were not initially willing to do.
What are the different verb forms of “talk into”?
| Root Verb | talk into |
| Third Person Singular Present | talks into |
| Present Participle | talking into |
| Simple Past | talked into |
| Past Participle | talked into |
Example
I tried to talk him into joining the club.
Example
She always talks her friends into trying new things.
Example
He is talking her into going on a trip with him.
Example
They talked me into buying a new car.
Example
I was talked into attending the event.
What kind of phrasal verb is “talk into”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“talk into” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
She talked him into going to the party.
Example
He talked her into trying the new restaurant.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“talk into” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
She talked him into going to the party.
Example
He talked her into trying the new restaurant.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “talk into”?
Good things to know
Does “talk into” have an informal or formal tone?
Talk into is a neutral to informal phrasal verb. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can be used in both casual and more formal settings, depending on the context. However, in very formal situations, it might be more appropriate to use synonyms like 'persuade' or 'convince'.
