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talks

/ˈtɔːks/

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verb

To communicate, usually by means of speech.

Examples :

"My sister talks to her best friend on the phone every day. "

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To discuss; to talk about.

Examples :

"The students are talking about the upcoming history test. "

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To speak (a certain language).

Examples :

"We talk French sometimes."

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

Examples :

""The company is talking big numbers for their projected growth, suggesting a really substantial expansion." "

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To confess, especially implicating others.

Examples :

"She can be relied upon not to talk."

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

Examples :

"I am not the one to talk."

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To gossip; to create scandal.

Examples :

""The neighbors always talks about everyone who lives on the street, spreading rumors about their personal lives." "

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

Examples :

"My boss is always talking me into volunteering for extra projects. "

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noun

A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.

Examples :

"We need to have a talk about your homework."

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noun

Examples :

"There is a talk on Shakespeare tonight."

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Gossip; rumour.

Examples :

"The talks at the office suggested a possible merger, but no one knew for sure if it was true. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"She is the talk of the day."

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

Examples :

"After a difficult day at school, Sarah knew she was in for the talks with her parents about the importance of managing stress and communicating her feelings. "

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

Examples :

"His election campaign was full of talks, but he offered no real plans. "

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(usually plural) Meeting to discuss a particular matter.

Examples :

"The leaders of the G8 nations are currently in talks over nuclear weapons."

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