Definition

Verb: 1. To discuss or mention a particular subject: To engage in conversation concerning a specific topic, person, or event. 2. To consider or examine in speech or writing: To present an analysis, description, or commentary on something.

Usage

This verb is commonly used to introduce the main subject of a conversation, lecture, or piece of writing. It is often followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund.

Examples

• Verb:
  • We need to talk about our plans for the weekend.
  • The documentary talks about the effects of climate change.
  • What are you talking about? I don't understand.
  • She talked about moving to a new city.

Advanced Usage

• "Now you're talking!": An exclamation used to express enthusiastic agreement or approval when someone suggests something desirable.
  • "I'll buy you dinner." "Now you're talking!"
• "to talk about [something]!": Used for emphasis to describe something as a very notable or extreme example.
  • That was a great meal. Talk about delicious!
  • He's late again? Talk about unreliable!

Variants and Related Words

• Talk (v): To speak in order to give information or express ideas.
• Discussion (n): The action or process of talking about something to reach a decision or exchange ideas.
• Mention (v): To refer to something briefly and without going into detail.

Synonyms

• Discuss: To talk about a subject in detail.
• Cover: To deal with or report on a subject.
• Address: To direct speech or writing to a particular topic or problem.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Talk around: To discuss a subject without addressing its central point directly.
  • He kept talking around the issue instead of giving a direct answer.
• Talk over: To discuss something thoroughly, often to reach a decision or agreement.
  • Let's talk over the proposal before the meeting.

Related Idioms

• Talk the talk: To speak convincingly about how something should be done.
  • He can talk the talk about leadership, but can he walk the walk?
  • (Note: Often paired with "walk the walk," meaning to act accordingly.)

Verb

1. discuss or mention
   • They spoke of many things
2. to consider or examine in speech or writing
   • The author talks about the different aspects of this question
   • The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'