talks
Translation
negotiations, discussions, conference, lectures
Examples
Peace talks between the two countries began.
Peace talks between the two countries began.
She is giving a series of talks on art.
She is giving a series of talks on art.
Grammar Patterns
((talks)) ((between sb.)) formal discussions between groups Peace talks between the two countries began last week.
((talks)) ((on/about sth.)) lectures or speeches on a topic He gave a series of talks on climate change.
Similar Words
Synonyms: negotiations, discussions, conference, lectures
Etymology
Plural of the noun 'talk'. The meaning often shifts from a single conversation to formal discussions or negotiations when pluralized.
Memory Tips
Imagine many people 'talking' together formally to solve a problem, which becomes formal 'talks'.