talk

fe’l verb

1. To communicate, usually by means of speech. Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.
2. To discuss; to talk about. That's enough about work, let's talk holidays!
3. To speak (a certain language). We talk French sometimes.
4. (chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned. Are you interested in the job? They're talking big money.

ot noun

1. A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal. We need to have a talk about your homework.
2. A lecture. There is a talk on Shakespeare tonight.
3. Gossip; rumour. There's been talk lately about the two of them.
4. (preceded by the; often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion. She is the talk of the day.