Talking — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject

"the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety"

to engage in casual or rambling conversation

"talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car"

to express (a thought or emotion) in words

"you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking"

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

"after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley"

to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature

"you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own"

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request

"the salesman talked us into buying a new vacuum"

to communicate with by means of spoken words

"I had never talked to a real live cowboy before"

an object of interest or concern that is being discussed

"We have several talking points we need to cover."

"I have a list of talking points here that support my case."

as in reviewing, speaking (about)

as in telling (of), divulging

as in wrestling (with), hammering out

as in lesson, business