Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

belabour

verb
/bɪˈleɪ.bər/
Definition
to explain or discuss something in excessive detail
Examples
  • He tends to belabour his point during discussions, making them longer than necessary.
  • Don’t belabour the issue; we need to move on to other topics.
Meaning
To go over something again and again, often to the point of annoyance. It can also mean to beat something repeatedly.
Synonyms
  • over-explain
  • amplify
  • reiterate
  • expand upon