B1nounlanguagemedia
US/ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/
UK/ˈdaɪ.ə.lɒɡ/
conversation in a book, film or play; also formal talks between groups to solve a problem
In context
Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions below.
The film has great acting but the dialogue sounds unnatural.
The two governments agreed to continue their dialogue on trade.
Words that go with dialogue
verb + noun
- open a dialogueThe school opened a dialogue with parents about homework.
noun + preposition
- dialogue betweenWe need more dialogue between teachers and students.
- dialogue withThe company started a dialogue with local residents.
adjective + noun
- political dialoguePolitical dialogue is the only way to end the conflict.
- constructive dialogueBoth sides want a constructive dialogue.
noun + noun
- dialogue boxClick OK when the dialogue box appears.