talking
Pronunciation:
/tɑkɪŋ//tɔːkɪŋ//tɔkɪŋ/noun
Definitions
The action of the verb talk.
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/tɑkɪŋ//tɔːkɪŋ//tɔkɪŋ/Definitions
The action of the verb talk.
/tɑkɪŋ//tɔːkɪŋ//tɔkɪŋ/Definitions
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.