1 [count] : an occurrence in which one person talks about something with another person : a conversation or discussion — often + about ▪ After a long talk about our relationship, we decided to get married. — often + with ▪ The boss would like to have a talk with you. — see also pep talk 2 [count] : the act of talking formally about something before a group of people : a speech or lecture — often + on ▪ He gave a talk on organic farming. ▪ She is preparing a talk on Christianity in the 21st century. 3 [count] : a formal discussion between two or more groups that are trying to reach an agreement about something — usually plural ▪ The country refuses to participate in talks on nuclear disarmament. ▪ a round of trade talks 4 [noncount] : a particular way of speaking
▪ I will not allow that kind of talk in my house. ▪ The movie has plenty of action and tough talk. ▪ street talk [=a way of speaking that is associated with people who live in a poor part of a city] ▪ straight talk [=speech that is very honest and direct] — see also shoptalk 5 [noncount] a : discussion about what might happen
▪ There has been some talk of further delays. [=some people have been saying that there will/may be further delays] ▪ I've been hearing talk that she plans to run for president.
b : the act of talking about a subject with another person or group : discussion or conversation
▪ When they get together, the talk always turns to [=they always talk about] their years together in high school. 6 [noncount] : the things people say about what they want to do or are going to do
▪ It's not just talk. I'm serious about moving out. ▪ If we're ever going to solve these problems, we need less talk and more action. ▪ The town's last mayor was all talk (and no action). [=the mayor talked about doing things but never actually did them] ▪ Talk is cheap. [=it is easy to say that you will do something] I need to see results.