Collocation
start a conversation
Definition
to begin talking with someone, especially to initiate communication
'start a conversation' is a common English collocation. to begin talking with someone, especially to initiate communication
start + a conversation (with + someone)
“He started a conversation with the new student after class.”
Examples
- I tried to _____ a conversation with my new neighbor.
- She _____ a conversation by asking where he was from.
- If you want to make friends, _____ a conversation with someone in your class.
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- He was too shy to _____ a conversation at the party.
- Could you _____ a conversation with the client while I set up the meeting room?
- A simple compliment can _____ a conversation quickly.
- They _____ a conversation about travel while waiting for the train.
- I wasn’t sure how to _____ a conversation without sounding awkward.
- To break the silence, she _____ a conversation that led to a long discussion.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with