conversation an formal talk in which people exchange news,feelings,and thoughts He stood silent in the doorway, unwilling to interrupt their conversation. have/hold a conversation carry on a conversation turn a conversation to sth. make conversation be in conversation with get into conversation conversation • an formal talk in which people exchange news, feelings, and thoughts He stood silent in the doorway, unwilling to interrupt their conversation. have/hold a conversation carry on a conversation turn a conversation to sth. make conversation be in conversation with get into conversation