n.
Pronunciation: ' to ̇ k
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Old English talu tale
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1 : to deliver or express in speech : UTTER
2 : to make the subject of conversation or discourse : DISCUSS < talk business>
3 : to influence, affect, or cause by talking < talk ed them into going>
4 : to use (a language) for conversing or communicating : SPEAK
intransitive verb
1 a : to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words b : to convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds) <can make a trumpet talk > <make the computer talk to the printer>
2 : to use speech : SPEAK
3 a : to speak idly : PRATE b : GOSSIP c : to reveal secret or confidential information
4 : to give a talk : LECTURE
– talk · er noun
– talk back : to answer impertinently
– talk sense : to voice rational, logical, or sensible thoughts
– talk through one's hat : to voice irrational, illogical, or erroneous ideas
– talk turkey : to speak frankly or bluntly