dialogues
noun
- 1
A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
“Bill and Melinda maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship.”
- 2
(authorship) 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
A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.
“A literary historian, she specialized in the dialogues of ancient Greek philosophers.”
- 4
A dialogue box.
“Once the My Computer dialogue opens, select Local Disk (C:), then right click and scroll down.”
verb
- 1
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.”
- 2
To put into dialogue form.
- 3
To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.
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