dialogue

Etymology

Definitions

1. 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
   • Guido and Francesca exchanged looks; for the attention with which both had listened had enabled them to comprehend with tolerable accuracy the preceding dialogue.
2. 2

   In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text

   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.
3. 3

   A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.

   • A literary historian, she specialized in the dialogues of ancient Greek philosophers.
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   1. 4

      Nonstandard form of dialog (“dialog box”).

      • Once the My Computer dialogue opens, select Local Disk (C:), then right click and scroll down.
   2. 5

      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.
   3. 6

      To put into dialogue form.

   4. 7

      To take part in a dialogue

      To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.

      • Dost [thou] dialogue with thy shadow?

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