He knew not only what they were likely to be talking about, but the part each one would take in the discussion.

A person taking part in a discussion or a dialogue.

Usually he had taken little part in discussions of military strategy.

Another person who took part in the discussions said of the project, "It ran away with the budget."

They never take part in detailed discussions of the problems.

"Never before have women and minorities taken part in discussions about their country."

He took little part in public discussions, except on the question of federation.

Only the four permanent judges took part in the final discussion and decision.

His book will not take its place in a larger historical discussion about American diplomacy during the war.

He reserves the right to take part in discussions on other matters.