verbπShareTo communicate, usually by means of speech."My sister talks to her best friend on the phone every day. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discuss; to talk about."The students are talking about the upcoming history test. "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak (a certain language)."We talk French sometimes."languagecommunicationlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.""The company is talking big numbers for their projected growth, suggesting a really substantial expansion." "languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo confess, especially implicating others."She can be relied upon not to talk."lawpoliceguiltactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself."I am not the one to talk."characterhumanmoralattitudecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gossip; to create scandal.""The neighbors always talks about everyone who lives on the street, spreading rumors about their personal lives." "communicationlanguagesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(chiefly used in progressive tenses) To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner."My boss is always talking me into volunteering for extra projects. "communicationlanguageactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal."We need to have a talk about your homework."communicationlanguagesocietypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lecture."There is a talk on Shakespeare tonight."educationcommunicationentertainmentliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGossip; rumour."The talks at the office suggested a possible merger, but no one knew for sure if it was true. "communicationlanguagesocietyentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(preceded by the; often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion."She is the talk of the day."communicationsocietyculturemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(preceded by the) A customary conversation by parent(s) or guardian(s) with their (often teenaged) child about a reality of life; in particular:"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. "familyhumancommunicationagesexculturetraditionsocietyeducationmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(not preceded by an article) Empty boasting, promises or claims."His election campaign was full of talks, but he offered no real plans. "communicationattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually plural) Meeting to discuss a particular matter."The leaders of the G8 nations are currently in talks over nuclear weapons."communicationpoliticsgovernmentbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
