to have formal discussions or negotiations with someone
проводить официальные переговоры с кем-то
"The foreign ministers agreed to hold talks with neighboring countries."
"Министры иностранных дел согласились провести переговоры с соседними странами."
to do your fair share of the work
to gradually relax or relieve tension
to assume control or responsibility for something
to be excited or attracted by something
to start doing something seriously
to remove or take away forcefully
