Collocation
have a discussion
Definition
to talk with someone in order to exchange ideas or make a decision
'have a discussion' is a common English collocation. to talk with someone in order to exchange ideas or make a decision
have + a + discussion (+ with + someone) (+ about/on + topic)
“Let's have a discussion about the budget tomorrow.”
Examples
- We need to _____ a discussion about safety rules.
- Can we _____ a discussion after class?
- They _____ a discussion with the manager yesterday.
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- I’d like to _____ a discussion with you about your schedule.
- Before we vote, let’s _____ a discussion on the main options.
- If you’re free later, we could _____ a discussion over lunch.
- The team _____ a discussion to decide who would lead the project.
- It’s important to _____ a discussion rather than argue about the problem.
- After reading the report, the board _____ a discussion about next steps.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable