English · Word Candidate

dialogue

/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: dialogues · dialoguing · dialogued

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trò chuyện hoặc trao đổi giữa hai hoặc nhiều người

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Noun

Examples

Melinda and Bill maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phần nói trong kịch bản hoặc văn bản

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Noun

Examples

The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thảo luận để đạt được sự hiểu biết lẫn nhau

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VerbRegister: informal

Examples

Pearson wanted to dialogue with his overseas counterparts about the new reporting requirements.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To put into dialogue form.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đặt thành hình thức đối thoại

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dialogue” mean?

A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

Is “dialogue” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.