dialogue
A serious talk between people or groups to understand each other better or fix a problem.
A formal or serious discussion between two or more people or groups, especially to improve understanding, build relationships, or solve a problem.
The words that characters say to each other in a story, play, or movie.
The spoken or written words that characters say to each other in a book, play, film, or other story.
To talk seriously with other people or groups to understand each other or fix a problem.
To take part in serious or formal discussions with others in order to improve understanding or solve a problem.
A book or text where people talk to each other and their talk is used to show ideas.
A literary or philosophical work in which the author presents ideas through a conversation between two or more characters.
- Base: dialogue
- Variant Spelling: dialog
- Plural: dialogue, dialogues
- Base: dialogue
- Variant Spelling: dialog
- 3rd Person Singular: dialogues
- Present Participle: dialoguing
- Past: dialogued
- Spelling Variant: dialog Verb
- Spelling Variant: dialog Noun
dialogue of the deaf
1discussion where nobody listens
A situation where people talk to each other, but no one really listens or answers the other person's ideas.
- The debate quickly became a dialogue of the deaf, with each side just repeating its own slogans.
- Some online arguments are basically a dialogue of the deaf.
- Without trust, negotiations risk turning into a dialogue of the deaf.
interfaith dialogue
1discussion between different religions
Talks between people or leaders from different religions so they can understand and respect each other better.
- The city hosts an annual interfaith dialogue to promote peace.
- Interfaith dialogue can reduce fear and misunderstanding between communities.
- She works for an organization that focuses on interfaith dialogue among young people.
meaningful dialogue
1serious, honest, important discussion
A serious and honest talk that goes deep into real problems or feelings, not just small talk.
- We rarely have meaningful dialogue about race in this country.
- The film encourages meaningful dialogue about how we treat the environment.
- Couples need meaningful dialogue if they want their relationship to grow.
open a dialogue
1start a serious discussion
To begin a serious talk between people or groups, usually to solve a problem or improve relations.
- The company wants to open a dialogue with employees about flexible working hours.
- Local leaders are trying to open a dialogue between the police and the community.
- We need to open a dialogue with our partners before the situation gets worse.
social dialogue
1discussion on labor and social policy
Formal talks between worker groups, employers, and the government about jobs, pay, and social policy.
- The report stresses the importance of social dialogue in creating fair labor laws.
- At the European level, social dialogue plays a key role in shaping employment policy.
- Trade unions called for stronger social dialogue during the economic crisis.
constructive dialogue
1problem-solving, helpful discussion
A talk between people where they listen to each other and try to find useful solutions, not just complain or fight.
- The meeting turned into a constructive dialogue instead of a blame game.
- The two sides agreed to start a constructive dialogue to end the conflict.
- They praised the constructive dialogue between the union and management.
- We need constructive dialogue about climate policy, not political shouting.
- We hope this workshop will lead to constructive dialogue on mental health.