Synonyms:
negotiation, dialogue, talks
Meaning: a discussion intended to produce an agreement; "the buyout negotiation lasted several days"; "they disagreed but kept an open dialogue"; "talks between Israelis and Palestinians"
Usage examples
How he talks!"
Like one who talks of what he loves in dream
Before that time I talked as that girl talks.
"He is going next week, and talks of marriage."
And talks. It used to be so pleasant and quiet here.
"I never talks to nobody when he isn't here!" he replied.
Tony talks about him like he was president of the railroad.
Balaam's ass has begun talking to us here--and how he talks!
Their quiet talks together were wonderful things to remember.
'I don't know about his Italian, but he talks uncommonly good English.'