TALKS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word TALKS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TALKS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Talk

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: frequentative verb from the Germanic base of tale or tell

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: tɔːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words

Short Definition:

speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings

Examples:
  • the two men talked
  • we'd sit and talk about jazz
  • it was no use talking to Anthony
  • you're talking rubbish
Definition:

have formal dealings or discussions; negotiate

Short Definition:

have formal dealings or discussions

Examples:
  • they won't talk to the regime that killed their families
  • the company is talking with a few private equity firms
Definition:

use (a particular language) in speech

Short Definition:

use particular language in speech

Examples:
  • we were talking German

Word: Talk

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: tɔːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

communication by spoken words; conversation or discussion

Short Definition:

communication by spoken words

Examples:
  • there was a slight but noticeable lull in the talk
Definition:

formal discussions or negotiations over a period

Short Definition:

formal discussions or negotiations over period

Examples:
  • peace talks
Definition:

an informal address or lecture

Short Definition:

informal address or lecture

Examples:
  • a thirty-minute illustrated talk
  • a talk on a day in the life of an actor

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