talk

1 of 2

verb

ˈtȯk

talked; talking; talks

intransitive verb

: to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words

: to convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds)

can make a trumpet talk

make the computer talk to the printer

: to use speech : speak

: to speak idly : prate

: gossip

: to reveal secret or confidential information

: to give a talk : lecture

transitive

: to deliver or express in speech : utter

: to make the subject of conversation or discourse : discuss

talk business

: to influence, affect, or cause by talking

talked them into going

: to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : speak

talker noun

talk

2 of 2

noun

: the act or an instance of talking : speech

: a way of speaking : language

: pointless or fruitless discussion : verbiage

: a formal discussion, negotiation, or exchange of views

—often used in plural

: mention, report

: rumor, gossip

: the topic of interested comment, conversation, or gossip

it's the talk of the town

: address, lecture

: written analysis or discussion presented in an informal or conversational manner

: communicative sounds or signs resembling or functioning as talk

bird talk

Example Sentences

Verb She never talks at the meetings. He did most of the talking during dinner. He loves to hear himself talk. I think she's talking a lot of nonsense. I can't talk right now. I'm running late. They were talking in Spanish. We talked on the phone until midnight. Both sides in the dispute are now willing to talk. They are in the conference room talking business. She had laryngitis and couldn't talk. Noun the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now? See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Carlson tested Aristides Aquino’s arm and lived to talk about it.

The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 Sometimes, the opportunity hasn’t arisen yet, or the circumstances haven’t aligned, or the support hasn’t been there to be able to talk about it.

Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2022 Rimer and Lilly both individually sat down with me yesterday to talk about backing Figma and its sometimes bumpy trajectory up until this point.

Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 DeGeneres appeared on the series to talk about her decision to come out in the entertainment industry.

Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 That’s a good thing when people want to talk about the Lakers.

Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 There will be plenty of time to talk about Mitchell’s impact on the Cavs, whose need for another scorer was obvious near the end of the season.

Terry Pluto, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 In 1948, four philosophers met in a tea shop to talk about being rude.

Mary Townsend, National Review, 15 Sep. 2022 The two share some rather important confessions but never just sit around and talk about…stuff.

Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022

Noun

Every cabin gathers each night around a campfire — lit in a concrete-bottom pit with a bucket of water close at hand — to roast marshmallows, pop popcorn and talk about the day’s highs and lows.

Nick Mott, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 There has been an offseason full of talk and analyses.

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Americans are starting to feel more optimistic about the economy, despite recession talk and climbing interest rates.

Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 9 Sep. 2022 My longest walk and talk was three hours long—in the dead of winter.

Christa Sgobba, SELF, 7 Sep. 2022 The variety talk and competition category streaks look likely to continue.

Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 But for all its wit, its lively talk and deceptive lightness, this is arguably the writer-director’s most affecting work.

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 Where: La Atalaya Foundation Theater, Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park Tickets: $40-$45 Free artist talk and dessert reception Friday and Saturday, season wrap party ($15) follows Sunday’s show.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 With talk about inflation surpassing 18% next year and families across the country likely to be pushed into energy poverty this winter, the UK’s economic woes are getting worse by the day.

Naomi Tajitsu, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

talk 1 of 2

verb

ˈtȯk

talked; talking

: to express in speech : speak

You're talking too fast.

: to speak about : discuss

They're talking business.

: to cause or influence with words

I talked them into agreeing.

: to use a certain language

They were talking Spanish.

: to exchange ideas by means of spoken words : converse

Let's sit and talk.

: to pass on information other than by speaking

Can you talk with your hands?

: gossip entry 2

If you act that way, people will talk.

: to reveal secret information

Officials forced the spy to talk.

talk

2 of 2

noun

: the act or an instance of speaking with someone

We had a talk.

: a way of speaking : language

: conference

: rumor entry 1

Has there been talk of war?

: the topic of comment or gossip

The President's visit is the talk of the town.

: an informal address

The coach gave us a talk to raise our spirits.

单词	talker
释义	talk 1 of 2 verb ˈtȯk talked; talking; talks intransitive verb 1 a : to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words b : to convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds) can make a trumpet talk make the computer talk to the printer 2 : to use speech : speak 3 a : to speak idly : prate b : gossip c : to reveal secret or confidential information 4 : to give a talk : lecture transitive 1 : to deliver or express in speech : utter 2 : to make the subject of conversation or discourse : discuss talk business 3 : to influence, affect, or cause by talking talked them into going 4 : to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : speak talker noun talk 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or an instance of talking : speech 2 : a way of speaking : language 3 : pointless or fruitless discussion : verbiage 4 : a formal discussion, negotiation, or exchange of views —often used in plural 5 a : mention, report b : rumor, gossip 6 : the topic of interested comment, conversation, or gossip it's the talk of the town 7 a : address, lecture b : written analysis or discussion presented in an informal or conversational manner 8 : communicative sounds or signs resembling or functioning as talk bird talk Phrases talk back : to answer impertinently talk sense : to voice rational, logical, or sensible thoughts talk through one's hat : to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas talk turkey : to speak frankly or bluntly Synonyms Verb declaim descant discourse expatiate harangue lecture orate speak Noun address declamation harangue oration peroration speech See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She never talks at the meetings. He did most of the talking during dinner. He loves to hear himself talk. I think she's talking a lot of nonsense. I can't talk right now. I'm running late. They were talking in Spanish. We talked on the phone until midnight. Both sides in the dispute are now willing to talk. They are in the conference room talking business. She had laryngitis and couldn't talk. Noun the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now? See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Carlson tested Aristides Aquino’s arm and lived to talk about it. The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 Sometimes, the opportunity hasn’t arisen yet, or the circumstances haven’t aligned, or the support hasn’t been there to be able to talk about it. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2022 Rimer and Lilly both individually sat down with me yesterday to talk about backing Figma and its sometimes bumpy trajectory up until this point. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 DeGeneres appeared on the series to talk about her decision to come out in the entertainment industry. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 That’s a good thing when people want to talk about the Lakers. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 There will be plenty of time to talk about Mitchell’s impact on the Cavs, whose need for another scorer was obvious near the end of the season. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 In 1948, four philosophers met in a tea shop to talk about being rude. Mary Townsend, National Review, 15 Sep. 2022 The two share some rather important confessions but never just sit around and talk about…stuff. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 Noun Every cabin gathers each night around a campfire — lit in a concrete-bottom pit with a bucket of water close at hand — to roast marshmallows, pop popcorn and talk about the day’s highs and lows. Nick Mott, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 There has been an offseason full of talk and analyses. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Americans are starting to feel more optimistic about the economy, despite recession talk and climbing interest rates. Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 9 Sep. 2022 My longest walk and talk was three hours long—in the dead of winter. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 7 Sep. 2022 The variety talk and competition category streaks look likely to continue. Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 But for all its wit, its lively talk and deceptive lightness, this is arguably the writer-director’s most affecting work. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 Where: La Atalaya Foundation Theater, Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park Tickets: $40-$45 Free artist talk and dessert reception Friday and Saturday, season wrap party ($15) follows Sunday’s show. San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 With talk about inflation surpassing 18% next year and families across the country likely to be pushed into energy poverty this winter, the UK’s economic woes are getting worse by the day. Naomi Tajitsu, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English; akin to Old English talu tale First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing talk all talk all talk and no action baby talk back talk chalk talk cross talk double-talk fast-talk fine one to talk happy talk pillow talk pep talk smack talk small talk speak/talk of the devil speak/talk with (a) forked tongue straight talk street talk sweet talk talk a good game talk about talk a blue streak talk at talk around talk into talk down to talk down talk is cheap talk nineteen to the dozen talk (oneself) out of (something) talk one's way out of (something) talk one's way talk out talk out of talk over talk radio talk round talk shop talk (some) sense into/to talk someone's ear off talk show talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey talk therapy talk the talk talk through talk trash talk tough talk through one's hat talk up the talk of the town trash talk table talk self-talk talk of speak/talk the same language talk sense talk back talk turkey talk your head off real talk See More all talk all talk and no action baby talk back talk chalk talk cross talk double-talk fast-talk fine one to talk happy talk pillow talk pep talk smack talk small talk speak/talk of the devil speak/talk with (a) forked tongue straight talk street talk sweet talk talk a good game talk about talk a blue streak talk at talk around talk into talk down to talk down talk is cheap talk nineteen to the dozen talk (oneself) out of (something) talk one's way out of (something) talk one's way talk out talk out of talk over talk radio talk round talk shop talk (some) sense into/to talk someone's ear off talk show talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey talk therapy talk the talk talk through talk trash talk tough talk through one's hat talk up the talk of the town trash talk table talk self-talk talk of speak/talk the same language talk sense talk back talk turkey talk your head off real talk See More Kids Definition talk 1 of 2 verb ˈtȯk talked; talking 1 : to express in speech : speak You're talking too fast. 2 : to speak about : discuss They're talking business. 3 : to cause or influence with words I talked them into agreeing. 4 : to use a certain language They were talking Spanish. 5 : to exchange ideas by means of spoken words : converse Let's sit and talk. 6 : to pass on information other than by speaking Can you talk with your hands? 7 : gossip entry 2 If you act that way, people will talk. 8 : to reveal secret information Officials forced the spy to talk. talk 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or an instance of speaking with someone We had a talk. 2 : a way of speaking : language 3 : conference 4 : rumor entry 1 Has there been talk of war? 5 : the topic of comment or gossip The President's visit is the talk of the town. 6 : an informal address The coach gave us a talk to raise our spirits. talker noun as in chatterer a person who talks constantly your brother is quite a talker—he wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance chatterer magpie conversationalist chatterbox gossiper babbler blabbermouth motormouth windbag jay cackler converser gasbag blowhard gabbler blabber prattler gossip tattler tattletale jabberer blatherskite talebearer discourser blatherer
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