dialogue
noun /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/
/ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
(US English also dialog)
[countable, uncountable]- a conversation in a book, play or film or in language teaching materials
- Learners are asked to listen to three short dialogues.
- Practise the dialogue with a partner.
- The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.
Synonyms discussiondiscussion- conversation
- dialogue
- talk
- debate
- consultation
- chat
- gossip
- discussion a detailed conversation about something that is considered to be important:
- Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.
- conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way:
- a telephone conversation
- dialogue conversations in a book, play or film:
- The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.
- The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.
- talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or something important for the people involved:
- I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.
- debate a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue:
- a debate on prison reform
- consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something:
- There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.
- chat a friendly informal conversation; informal talking. The countable use of chat is especially British English: I just called in for a chat about the kids.
- gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives:
- We had a good gossip about the boss.
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about something
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on something
- in (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation with somebody
- to have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip with somebody
- to hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation
Wordfinder- actor
- cameraman
- cinema
- dialogue
- director
- dub
- film
- location
- scenario
- sound effect
Wordfinder- comedy
- denouement
- dialogue
- drama
- dramatic irony
- play
- scene
- set
- soliloquy
- speech
WordfinderTopics Literature and writinga1, Film and theatrea1- dialogue
- ending
- flashback
- plot
- narrate
- scenario
- scene
- storyline
- tension
- twist
- a formal discussion between two groups or countries, especially when they are trying to solve a problem, end a disagreement, etc.
- The president told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.
- dialogue with somebody The government refused to engage in direct dialogue with the terrorists.
- dialogue between A and B There needs to be a closer dialogue between management and staff.
- dialogue about something an honest and open dialogue about racial identity in the US
- dialogue on something a meaningful dialogue on pay and working conditions
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementb2, Politicsb2- Managers are willing to hold a dialogue with union leaders.
- The government must enter into a dialogue with industry on this issue.
- The head encourages a climate of open dialogue among the teachers.
- They have agreed to resume their dialogue with the teachers.
- a serious political dialogue
- attempts to encourage dialogue between the two groups
- dialogue about concrete issues
- the need for dialogue between the two sides in the dispute
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- close
- direct
- healthy
- …
- engage in
- have
- hold
- …
- dialogue about
- dialogue among
- dialogue between
- …
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French dialoge, via Latin from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai ‘converse with’, from dia ‘through’ + legein ‘speak’.