← ← All Words A–Z

topic

US /ˈtɑpɪk/

noun Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The main topic of today's meeting is the new budget.

Word Family

NounNoun
topic gốc
VerbVerb
—
AdjectiveAdj
topical
AdverbAdv
topically

Synonyms

  • subjectthe subject matter of a conversation or discussion
  • themethe subject matter of a conversation or discussion
  • mattera vaguely specified concern

Collocations

  • Easy hot topic
    describing hot topic (used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning)
  • Medium discuss the main topic
    to discuss the main topic, meaning to to consider or examine in speech or writing
  • Hard controversial research topic
    describing controversial research topic (marked by or capable of arousing controversy)
  • Very Hard stray off topic during interrogation
    to stray off topic during interrogation, meaning to move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.