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to talk
01
to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have
Intransitive: to talk | to talk about sth | to talk of sth
Examples
He talked to his friend about his recent breakup.
She was talking about starting a new hobby.
1.1
to discuss a particular thing with someone, especially something that is important or serious
Transitive: to talk about sth
Examples
He talked to his doctor about his chronic pain.
The company and the union are scheduled to talk about the new contract.
1.2
to gossip about someone's personal life
Intransitive
Examples
If you go out with him, you 'll have the whole town talking.
If you wear that outfit to the party, you 'll have everyone talking.
1.3
to use a specific language in speaking
Transitive: to talk a language | to talk in a language
Examples
Are they talking Italian or Spanish?
Is she able to talk in Italian with her grandparents?
1.4
to make confidential information or a secret known
Intransitive
Examples
She threatened to ground her son until he talked and told her the truth.
The interrogator used various tactics to make the suspect talk.
1.5
to have the ability to communicate by speech
Intransitive
Examples
The baby is starting to talk and say a few words.
The child was born with a hearing impairment and has difficulty learning to talk.
1.6
to estimate the cost or the time it takes for something to happen
Transitive: to talk an amount of money or time
Examples
Are we talking a few months or are we talking a year?
Do you know how much it costs to live in that neighborhood? We 're talking big bucks.
Talk
01
a lecture or speech given to an audience on a specific subject
Examples
The professor gave a talk on climate change.
She attended a talk about mental health awareness.
02
a form of communication using spoken words
Examples
After a long talk, they finally resolved their differences.
My parents had a talk with me about the importance of responsibility.
03
idle gossip or rumor
04
a formal conversation or meeting between people, often to resolve an issue or reach an agreement
Examples
The government is holding peace talks with the rebel leaders.
The company and union representatives are in talks over a new contract.
05
a speech that is open to the public
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