talk

B1
Pronunciation
/toːk/
/tɔk/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.

Example Sentences
  • We need to have a talk about your homework.
2 Definition

A lecture.

Example Sentences
  • There is a talk on Shakespeare tonight.
3 Definition

Gossip; rumour.

Example Sentences
  • There's been talk lately about the two of them.
4 Definition

(preceded by the; often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion.

Example Sentences
  • She is the talk of the day.
5 Definition

(preceded by the) A customary conversation by parent(s) or guardian(s) with their (often teenaged) child about a reality of life; in particular:

6 Definition

(not preceded by an article) Empty boasting, promises or claims.

Example Sentences
  • The party leader's speech was all talk.
7 Definition

(usually plural) Meeting to discuss a particular matter.

Example Sentences
  • The leaders of the G8 nations are currently in talks over nuclear weapons.
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To communicate, usually by means of speech.

Example Sentences
  • Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.
2 Definition

To discuss; to talk about.

Example Sentences
  • That's enough about work, let's talk holidays!
3 Definition

To speak (a certain language).

Example Sentences
  • We talk French sometimes.
4 Definition

(chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.

Example Sentences
  • Are you interested in the job? They're talking big money.
5 Definition

To confess, especially implicating others.

Example Sentences
  • She can be relied upon not to talk.
6 Definition

To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself.

Example Sentences
  • I am not the one to talk.
7 Definition

To gossip; to create scandal.

Example Sentences
  • Aren't you afraid the neighbours will talk?
8 Definition

(chiefly used in progressive tenses) To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner.

Example Sentences
  • That's not like you at all, Jared. The drugs are talking. Snap out of it!