讨论

It is not irrelevant to the question under discussion.

The students debated on the subject of war and peace.

We must talk it over.

They fell into a lively/animated/brisk/spirited discussion of the question.

The two sides had a peaceful/quiet discussion.

After much discussion, an agreement was reached.

The board of directors have been deliberating upon the question of the appointments.

heated/stormy discussion

discuss unreservedly/extensively

discuss freely; free discussion

panel discussion

class/academic discussion

open/public discussions

discuss keenly/violently

break off a discussion

arouse/create/cause discussion

have/hold discussions

close a discussion

take part in/join in a discussion

discuss about merits and demerits

deliberate (up)on the future course of conduct

discuss literature/politics

be adopted after deliberation

deliberate (up)on the state of affairs

discuss the current political situation

discuss a plan/problem