dialogue

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Theater

n. the words that characters speak in a book, play, or film.

n. the spoken parts of a dramatic or literary work, as opposed to the description or action.

“The movie was beautiful, but some of the dialogue felt a bit unnatural.”

“Critics praised the playwright for her sharp, witty dialogue that perfectly captured the rhythm of modern urban life.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal

n. formal talks between groups or countries to solve a problem.

n. a formal discussion between groups or nations intended to resolve a conflict or reach an agreement.

“The two countries have finally started a dialogue to end the border dispute.”

“The international community called for a sustained political dialogue to address the underlying causes of the civil unrest.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a small window on a computer screen that asks you for information.

n. a window that appears on a computer screen to present information or request input from the user.

“A dialogue appeared on the screen asking me to save my changes before closing.”

“The application displays a dialogue requiring the user to confirm the deletion of the selected files.”

C1 · Advanced Formal · Academic

v. to talk with someone to reach an agreement or understanding.

v. to engage in a formal or structured conversation with the aim of reaching a mutual understanding.

Español:dialogar

“The leaders need to dialogue more effectively to solve this crisis.”

“The committee spent the afternoon dialoguing with local stakeholders to ensure the project met the community's needs.”