dialogue dialogue /ˈdaɪəˌlɔg/

noun

1. () A conversation between two persons  ( dialog [American] , duologue , dialogue )
   a conversation between two persons
   
2. () A literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people  ( dialog [American] , dialogue )
   a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people
    He has read Plato's Dialogues in the original Greek
   he has read Plato's Dialogues in the original Greek
   
   
3. () The lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction  ( dialog [American] , dialogue )
   the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction
   
4. A discussion intended to produce an agreement  ( dialogue , talks , negotiation )
   a discussion intended to produce an agreement
    The buyout negotiation lasted several days
   the buyout negotiation lasted several days
    They disagreed but kept an open dialogue
   they disagreed but kept an open dialogue
    Talks between Israelis and Palestinians
   talks between Israelis and Palestinians