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Common collocations with discussion in American Collocation

discussion noun

US /dɪˈskʌʃ(ə)n/

long or detailed

detailed
extensive
full
in-depth
lengthy
long
ongoing

We can put you in touch with relevant tutors for more detailed discussion of available courses.

short

brief

The Committee then held a brief discussion about the content of an application under Article 14.

general

general

He tried to draw everyone into a general discussion.

informal

informal

I have had informal discussions with the project manager and she is optimistic that they will complete the project by September.

describing the character of the discussion

constructive
frank
heated
interesting
lively
open
serious

The two talks were followed by very lively discussion in the seminar room.

taking place on the Internet

online

It is recommended that you have regular access to a computer so that you can get involved in online discussions.

class
group
panel
round-table

Students will be expected to take part in class discussions.

have a discussion

have
hold

We are currently having discussions about what exactly we will put on the site.

take part in a discussion

be involved in
engage in
enter into
join in
participate in
take part in

He was pleasant and entered into the discussions along with everyone else.

encourage a discussion to take place

encourage
facilitate
initiate
promote
prompt
provoke
stimulate

Humour is used to stimulate discussions and writing.

start or continue a discussion

begin
continue
open
start

We have started discussions with the council about the future of the racecourse, but we are at the very early stages of consultation.