dialogue
nounADJ.
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There needs to be a closer dialogue between management and staff.| direct
The government refused to engage in direct dialogue with the terrorists.| constructive, serious | political
a serious political dialogueVERB + DIALOGUE
engage in, have, hold
Managers are willing to hold a dialogue with union leaders.| begin, enter into, open | resume
PREP.
~ about
dialogue about concrete issues| ~ among
The head encourages a climate of open dialogue among the teachers.| ~ between
the need for dialogue between the two sides in the dispute| ~ on
a constructive dialogue on pay and working conditions| ~ with
They have agreed to resume their dialogue with the teachers.