dialogue

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a conversation between two persons

Similar word(s): dialog, duologue

Definition categories: communication, talk, talking

2. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction

Similar word(s): dialog

Definition categories: communication, book, script

3. a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people

- he has read Plato's Dialogues in the original Greek

Similar word(s): dialog

Definition categories: communication

4. a discussion intended to produce an agreement

- they disagreed but kept an open dialogue

Similar word(s): negotiation, talks

Definition categories: communication, discussion, word

Sentences with dialogue as a noun:

- Bill and Melinda maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship.

- The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster.

- A literary historian, she specialized in the dialogues of ancient Greek philosophers.

- Once the My Computer dialogue opens, select Local Disk (C:), then right click and scroll down.

verb

1. (informal, business) To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

- Pearson wanted to dialogue with his overseas counterparts about the new reporting requirements.

2. (obsolete) To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.