dialogue

UK /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ US /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/
noun 4verb 3

Definitions

noun

1

A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

Melinda and Bill maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship.

Start up a dialogue

2

In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster.

In 1936, Anstey had co-directed Housing Problems, which featured direct dialogue recording - allowing the subjects of the film to speak for themselves. As Anstey said: "At the time nobody had done it, and we gave slum dwellers a chance to make their own films."

3

A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.

A literary historian, she specialized in the dialogues of ancient Greek philosophers.

4

Nonstandard form of dialog (“dialog box”).

Once the My Computer dialogue opens, select Local Disk (C:), then right click and scroll down.

verb

1

To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

Pearson wanted to dialogue with his overseas counterparts about the new reporting requirements.

2

To put into dialogue form.

3

To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.

Dost [thou] dialogue with thy shadow?

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