talk

verb
UK: /tɔːk/
US: /tɑːk/

  1. To say words; to communicate verbally.

    1. I want to talk to you now about something important. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to talk about the problem and find a solution together because it affects us all. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have a conversation with someone.

    1. They talk every day after school. [ ] [ ]
    2. I often talk with my sister about my problems; she's a good listener. [ ] [ ]

  3. To discuss a particular subject.

    1. Let's talk about your plans for the summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The news channels talk about politics and current events every day. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

speech chat lecture discussion speak converse
talk noun

  1. A conversation.

    1. We had a long talk yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor gave a fascinating talk on the history of science; it was very informative. [ ] [ ]

  2. Rumors or gossip.

    1. There is talk of a new project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The office is buzzing with talk about the potential merger; everyone is curious. [ ] [ ]

  3. A formal speech or lecture.

    1. She gave a talk on climate change. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker's talk was both informative and inspiring; the audience was captivated. [ ] [ ]
talk phrasal-verb

  1. To reveal confidential information.

    1. The suspect began to talk to the police. [ ] [ ]
    2. Under pressure, the witness finally agreed to talk about what he had seen that night. [ ] [ ]
talk idiom

  1. Empty promises or insincere words.

    1. It's all talk and no action. [ ] [ ]
    2. His promises of change were just talk; nothing ever improved after he was elected. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "talk" in English means: To say words; to communicate verbally., To have a conversation with someone., To discuss a particular subject..

The phonetic transcription of "talk" is /tɔːk/ in British English and /tɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "talk": speech, chat, lecture, discussion, speak, converse.

Example usage of "talk": "I want to talk to you now about something important.". More examples on the page.