To discuss; to talk together in order to reach an agreement or decision.
問題が起きたときは、まず関係者で話し合うべきだ。
When a problem arises, the people involved should first discuss it together.
会議で次のイベントについて話し合った。
We discussed the next event at the meeting.
家族で進学先について話し合って決めた。
We decided on a school after discussing it as a family.
双方が妥協点を見つけるまで話し合いを続けた。
They continued talking until both sides found a compromise.