dialog
a talk between two or more people
A conversation or exchange of spoken words between two or more people.
the words the actors say in a movie or play
The words spoken by characters in a play, film, TV show, or other scripted performance.
a serious talk to find agreement
A formal or organized discussion between people or groups, especially intended to improve understanding or solve a disagreement.
written words that show people talking
Conversation presented in writing, for example in a novel, short story, or script.
a small computer window that asks you to do something
In software, a small window or panel that appears to show information or ask the user to choose options or enter information.
to talk with someone to understand each other
To communicate in an open exchange of ideas with someone, especially to improve understanding or reach agreement.
- Base: dialog
- Variant Spelling: dialogue
- Plural: dialog, dialogs
- Base: dialog
- Variant Spelling: dialogue
- 3rd Person Singular: dialogs
- Present Participle: dialoging
- Past: dialoged
close the dialog
1dismiss a dialog window
to make the small window go away
- Press Esc to close the dialog without saving.
- Click Cancel to close the dialog.
- You can’t continue until you close the dialog.
- I closed the dialog.
- Press Esc to close the dialog.
constructive dialog
1helpful, solution-focused discussion
a helpful talk that tries to find solutions
- Both sides said they wanted constructive dialog, not accusations.
- The workshop created space for constructive dialog.
- Constructive dialog can rebuild trust after a conflict.
- We need constructive dialog.
- They had a constructive dialog.
dialog with
1talk openly with someone
to talk with someone to understand each other
- The minister agreed to dialog with opposition leaders.
- We want to dialog with customers about what they need.
- The organization has refused to dialog with reporters.
- They will dialog with the community.
- I want to dialog with my manager.
in dialog with
1in active communication with
to be talking and sharing ideas with
- The team stayed in dialog with residents throughout the project.
- Her work is in dialog with earlier feminist writers.
- We’re in dialog with regulators about the new rules.
- We are in dialog with our partners.
open a dialog
1show a dialog window
to make a small window appear
- Click the icon to open a dialog for printing options.
- The app opens a dialog when you try to quit without saving.
- Use Ctrl+F to open a dialog for searching.
- Click here to open a dialog.
- I opened a dialog and chose a file.