talks
Translation
talks, negotiations, discussions, lectures
Examples
The peace talks began last week.
The peace talks began last week.
He gives talks on modern art.
He gives talks on modern art.
Grammar Patterns
((between sb. and sb.)) formal discussions between parties The talks between the two countries failed.
((on/about sth.)) a series of lectures on a topic He gives talks on history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: negotiations, discussions, conferences, lectures
Etymology
Plural of the noun 'talk'. The meaning of 'negotiations' or 'formal discussions' comes from the idea of having multiple conversations.
Memory Tips
When you see 'talks' in the news, it almost always means formal discussions between groups, like 'peace talks'.