Never quite get to the point, yet persuade (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

talk round

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'persuade' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for talk round that I've seen before include "Have inconclusive discussion" , "Convince" , "Finally persuade" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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