talkdown en · NOUN
Etymology
From talk + down.
Meanings
- Verbal assistance given by ground control to a person attempting to land an aircraft.
- An addressal given to calm someone down or discourage someone from doing something, especially committing suicide.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| talkdowns | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| talk-down | alternative | lexicographic |