overlegden
Overleggen is a Dutch verb meaning to confer, consult, or discuss with others in order to reach an agreement or decision. The form 'overlegden' is the simple past (preterite) of the verb when the subject is plural, as in 'De partijen overlegden gisteren tot laat.' The past participle is 'overgelegd,' used with hebben in perfect tenses, e.g., 'De ministers hebben overlegd.'
Etymology and nuance: The verb is formed from over- and leggen (to lay or set). The basic
Usage considerations: Overleggen is common in formal contexts such as politics, government, business, and public administration.
Related terms include overleg (a meeting or consultation) and beraadslagen (to deliberate). The term 'overleg' is