talk · v
talk (DISCUSS)
B2 to discuss something with someone, often to try to find a solution to a disagreement
Dictionary examples:
The two sides have agreed to talk. (17.2)
talk (LECTURE)
B2 to give a lecture on a subject
Dictionary examples:
The next speaker will be talking about endangered insects. (34.3)
talk business/politics, etc.
C1 to discuss a particular subject
Dictionary examples:
I don't like to talk business over lunch. (16.1)
know what you are talking about
C1 to understand a subject because of your experience
Dictionary examples:
He doesn't know what he's talking about - he's never even been to Africa. (26.5)
talk about sth/doing sth
C2 to think about or make plans to do something in the future
Dictionary examples:
They're talking about building a new fire station downtown. (37.7)
talk (SAY)
A1 to say things to someone
Dictionary examples:
The teacher talks. The students sleep. (0.0)
I talk to my cat every day. (0.0)
Dad talks. Mom nods and smiles. (0.0)
I talk. My cat ignores me. (0.0)
We talk. The baby sleeps. Magic! (0.0)
I talk. My dog barks back. (0.0)
We talk. Time flies. Oops! (0.0)
It was nice talking to/with you. (14.7)
The teacher's always telling him to stop talking. (15.0)
We were just talking about Simon's new girlfriend. (20.3)