talk (EN)

verb, noun

verb “talk”

1. to use speech to share thoughts and ideas
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   They talked for hours about their favorite movies.
2. to share information using any method, like signs or sounds
   The two robots can talk to each other using wireless signals.
3. to have a conversation about something important
   We need to talk about your grades.
4. to use words from a specific language when speaking
   She talks Spanish with her grandmother.
5. to discuss personal details about others that might not be public
   After the party, everyone in the office started talking about Sarah's new boyfriend.
6. to provide information, often when you don't really want to
   Despite their threats, she wouldn't talk about what she saw.
7. to make statements that are either very smart or not smart at all
   He often talks nonsense when he's tired.
8. to highlight how big, important, or complicated something is
   They're talking a huge project with hundreds of people involved.
9. to criticize someone for something you are also guilty of
   She always talks about others being late, but she's the one who is never on time.

noun “talk”

1. a serious, informal conversation or discussion
   Let's have a talk about your plans for the future.
2. sounds or signs made by animals or things that seem like they are talking
   The dolphins' clicks and whistles sounded like underwater talk.
3. a formal speech given about a specific topic
   Professor Smith will give a talk on climate change tomorrow.
4. a particular subject or style of conversation
   Their dinner was filled with political talk that lasted for hours.
5. stories or rumors about something that might be true or happen soon
   There's talk around the office that the company might be merging with a competitor.
6. words that are spoken without real action or evidence to back them up
   He says he'll help, but it's just talk.
7. a subject that everyone is talking about a lot
   His surprise resignation became the talk of the office.
8. official meetings between groups or countries to discuss important issues
   The leaders held talks to negotiate a peace agreement.
9. a serious conversation often between parents and their child about important life topics (especially about sex)
   It's time for us to have the talk with Emily about growing up and relationships.