| break in |
to interrupt during a conversation, meeting, broadcast or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| break into |
to interrupt (an utterance, conversation, meeting, or the like). [1/6 definitions] |
| bring into |
to cause (someone) to be part of a discussion, conversation, or argument. |
| bring up |
to put (a subject or idea) into conversation or discussion. [1/4 definitions] |
| butt in |
(informal) to mix into or intrude in other people's activities or conversation. |
| buttonhole |
to stop and force one's conversation upon. [1/3 definitions] |
| by the way |
used to add into a conversation something that is on a different subject. This may simply function as a quick interruption of the original discussion or it may serve to change the direction of the conversation completely. |
| call back |
to continue a telephone conversation with (someone) at a later time, or to return someone's telephone call. |
| call-in |
a telephone conversation between a listener or viewer and a radio or television host, which is broadcast on the host's show. [1/2 definitions] |
| causerie |
a brief conversation; chat. [1/2 definitions] |
| chat |
a friendly conversation. [1/7 definitions] |
| chitchat |
casual or insignificant conversation. [1/3 definitions] |
| collar |
to insistently engage (a reluctant person) in conversation. [1/7 definitions] |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. [2 definitions] |
| colloquy |
a conversation or written dialogue, esp. one with a formal setting and purpose. |
| confab |
(informal) to have an informal conversation; chat; confabulate. [1/2 definitions] |
| conference call |
a telephone conversation or discussion in which three or more people participate at the same time. |
| conversational |
of or characteristic of conversation. [1/2 definitions] |
| conversationalist |
a person who takes pleasure in and is skilled at making conversation. |
| conversation piece |
an unusual object that attracts attention and stimulates conversation. [1/2 definitions] |
| converse1 |
to have an oral exchange or conversation; talk. [2 definitions] |