dialogue
serious discussion to improve understanding
A serious talk between people or groups to understand each other better or fix a problem.
dialogue between [groups] about [issue]
- The government called for open dialogue with the protesters to find a peaceful solution.
- We need more dialogue between management and staff if we want these changes to work.
- International dialogue on climate change has become more urgent in recent years.
- The project aims to create dialogue between different religious communities in the city.
- After months of tension, the two sides finally agreed to begin a formal dialogue.
- There is little dialogue between the two countries.
- The teacher wants honest dialogue in the classroom.
- Parents and schools should have regular dialogue about the children.
- The leaders started dialogue to stop the war.
- Good dialogue at work can help solve problems early.
spoken lines of characters
The words that characters say to each other in a story, play, or movie.
the dialogue in [a film / a scene / a novel]
- The film’s sharp, funny dialogue keeps the audience engaged.
- Some viewers felt the dialogue was unrealistic and too formal.
- She specializes in writing dialogue for animated movies.
- The play had very little dialogue and relied mostly on movement.
- Good dialogue can reveal a lot about a character without any explanation.
- The dialogue in this movie is very natural.
- I like the dialogue between the two main characters.
- He is good at writing dialogue for TV shows.
- The book has a lot of fast dialogue.
- We read the dialogue in class and then acted it out.
to engage in serious discussion
To talk seriously with other people or groups to understand each other or fix a problem.
to dialogue with [someone] about [something]
- Community leaders agreed to dialogue with residents about the proposed changes.
- The organization aims to dialogue across political lines to reduce polarization.
- They refused to dialogue with the company until basic safety demands were met.
- The two groups decided to dialogue about their problems.
- We need to dialogue with our customers before we make this change.
- The school wants to dialogue with parents about the new rules.
- The president said he is willing to dialogue with the opposition.
literary work in conversation form
A book or text where people talk to each other and their talk is used to show ideas.
a philosophical dialogue about [topic]
- We read one of Plato’s dialogues in our philosophy class.
- The author uses a dialogue between student and teacher to explore moral questions.
- In Renaissance Europe, the dialogue became a popular form for scientific debates.
- Plato wrote many famous dialogues.
- In this dialogue, two friends talk about justice.
- The book is not a story but a dialogue about God.
- Our teacher asked us to write a short dialogue on freedom as homework.
- 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.