dialogue

[Di·a*logue]

If you land a role in a local play, you will probably have to memorize several lines of dialogue. If you disagree with how that play is being produced, you may want to open up a dialogue with the director.

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A conversation between two or more persons; particularly, a formal conservation in theatrical performances or in scholastic exercises.

Noun
a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people; "he has read Plato''s Dialogues in the original Greek"

Noun
the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction

Noun
a conversation between two persons

Noun
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"


n.
A conversation between two or more persons; particularly, a formal conservation in theatrical performances or in scholastic exercises.

n.
A written composition in which two or more persons are represented as conversing or reasoning on some topic; as, the Dialogues of Plato.

v. i.
To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.

v. t.
To express as in dialogue.


Dialogue

Di"a*logue (?; 115), n. [OE. dialogue, L. dialogus, fr. Gr. , fr. to converse, through + to speak: cf. F. dialogue. See Legend.] 1. A conversation between two or more persons; particularly, a formal conservation in theatrical performances or in scholastic exercises. 2. A written composition in which two or more persons are represented as conversing or reasoning on some topic; as, the Dialogues of Plato.

Dialogue

Di"a*logue, v. i. [Cf. F. dialoguer.] To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize. [R.] Shak.

Dialogue

Di"a*logue, v. t. To express as in dialogue. [R.]
And dialogued for him what he would say.

A conversation between two or more persons; particularly, a formal conservation in theatrical performances or in scholastic exercises.

To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.

To express as in dialogue.

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Usage Examples

I'll tell you, Quentin Tarantino really writes the most amazing dialogue.

I like actors that are good with pantomime and that can transmit a lot by their presence and attitude more than through their dialogue.

Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right.

People recognize certain things, like 'D' means 'this dialogue stinks.' We're dealing with shows that are written here, shot in New York and posted back here. Accurate communication is a necessity.

I even knew some of the dialogue but it was definitely cool to look at. We always argue that the movies should be loyal but in this case I could argue that it might have been too loyal.

Dialogue and education for peace can help free our hearts from the impulse toward intolerance and the rejection of others.

Education is a kind of continuing dialogue, and a dialogue assumes different points of view.

People feel uncomfortable talking about racial issues out of fear that if they express things, they will be characterized in a way that's not fair. I think that there is still a need for a dialogue about things racial that we've not engaged in.

I'm good at coming up with wacky characters and funny dialogue.

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Other Usage Examples

One of the matters that must be addressed is that Rwanda and Uganda have to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We're also supporting processes to ensure that the political dialogue among the Congolese themselves takes place so that the people there can decide their future.

In addition, I'll be attending women's health expos and medical conferences with the goal to promote dialogue between women and their health-care providers.

I am encouraged that there's going to be much better dialogue between the federal government and the state of Arizona. I mean, I hope that's not wishful thinking.

I attach the greatest importance to an amplification of the peace efforts in the Middle East. I would also like to see a greater dialogue between the U.S. and the EU.

It is the hope of the European Union that Ariel Sharon will keep the peace process alive and continue the dialogue according to the wishes of all the parties involved.

Let me say this loud and clear. There is a world of difference between terrorist acts and the Islamic Shari'a. Islam is not only a religion, but a way of life. And at its heart lie the sacred principles of tolerance and dialogue.

Bad acting comes in many bags, various odors. It can be performed by cardboard refugees from an Ed Wood movie, reciting their dialogue off an eye chart, or by hopped-up pros looking to punch a hole through the fourth wall from pure ballistic force of personality, like Joe Pesci in a bad mood. I can respect bad acting that owns its own style.

I landed a job with Roger Corman. The job was to write the English dialogue for a Russian science fiction picture. I didn't speak any Russian. He didn't care whether I could understand what they were saying he wanted me to make up dialogue.

It's very easy for me to say what success is. I think success is connecting with an audience who understands you and having a dialogue with them. I think success is continuing to push yourself forward creatively and not sort of becoming a caricature of yourself.

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