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# constructive talks

noun phrase (constructive talks, plural)

«constructive talks» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, official, diplomacy) talks or meetings that did not reach agreement but did not totally fail.
2. (literal) talks that were truly helpful.

### In the lessons

Diplomats, politicians and unions use it after a meeting to sound positive while admitting nothing was agreed; formal news language. All regions.

### Examples

- The two leaders held constructive talks but no deal was signed.
- The union called the meeting «constructive talks».
- After constructive talks, both sides agreed to meet again.
- The minister said the talks were frank and constructive (= they argued).
- Constructive talks continued late into the night.
- Headline: «Constructive talks, but strike goes ahead.»

### Note

Usually means «no agreement yet». «Frank» talks means they disagreed strongly.