B1nounlanguagepolitics
US/tɑːk/
UK/tɔːk/
a conversation, a speech about a subject to a group, or formal discussions between two sides
More often (verb): to speak with someone
In context
I need to have a serious talk with my son about his phone use.
A doctor from Bach Mai Hospital gave a talk on healthy eating at our school.
Peace talks between the two countries will continue next week in Geneva.
Words that go with talk
verb + noun
- have a talkLet's have a talk after the meeting about your new project.
- give a talkShe was invited to give a talk on climate change at the university.
noun + noun
- peace talksBoth sides agreed to return to peace talks in the spring.
adjective + noun
- small talkI'm not very good at small talk with people I've just met.
- serious talkAfter the exam results came out, we had a serious talk.
noun + preposition
- talk aboutThere's been a lot of talk about raising the price of electricity.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He made a talk about AI.Correct: He gave a talk about AI.