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To communicate, usually by means of speech.

Example: Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.

To discuss; to talk about.

Example: That's enough about work, let's talk holidays!

To speak (a certain language).

Example: We talk French sometimes.

(chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.

Example: Are you interested in the job? They're talking big money.

A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.

Example: We need to have a talk about your homework.

A lecture.

Example: There is a talk on Shakespeare tonight.

Gossip; rumour.

Example: There's been talk lately about the two of them.

(preceded by the; often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion.

Example: She is the talk of the day.