Collocation
start a conversation
to begin talking with someone, especially to initiate communication
Definition
'start a conversation' is a common English collocation. to begin talking with someone, especially to initiate communication
start + a conversation
“It is easy to start a conversation when you have a shared interest.”
Examples
- She started a conversation with her new roommate in the kitchen.
- I try to start a conversation by asking a simple question.
- He starts a conversation with customers as soon as they walk in.
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- To start a conversation at a networking event, comment on something you both can see.
- We started a conversation about the movie while waiting in line.
- He could not start a conversation because the music was too loud.
- She started a conversation with the manager to clarify the schedule changes.
- If you want to start a conversation with someone shy, give them time to respond.
- He started a conversation that eventually led to a useful collaboration.
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