To communicate, usually by means of speech. Example: Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.
To discuss; to talk about. Example: That's enough about work, let's talk holidays!
To speak (a certain language). Example: We talk French sometimes.
(chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned. Example: Are you interested in the job? They're talking big money.
To confess, especially implicating others. Example: She can be relied upon not to talk.
To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself. Example: I am not the one to talk.
To gossip; to create scandal. Example: Aren't you afraid the neighbours will talk?
(chiefly used in progressive tenses) To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner. Example: That's not like you at all, Jared. The drugs are talking. Snap out of it!
A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal. Example: We need to have a talk about your homework.
A lecture. Example: There is a talk on Shakespeare tonight.
Gossip; rumour. Example: There's been talk lately about the two of them.
(preceded by the; often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion. Example: She is the talk of the day.
(preceded by the) A customary conversation by parent(s) or guardian(s) with their (often teenaged) child about a reality of life; in particular:
(not preceded by an article) Empty boasting, promises or claims. Example: The party leader's speech was all talk.
(usually plural) Meeting to discuss a particular matter. Example: The leaders of the G8 nations are currently in talks over nuclear weapons.
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