Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

talk-time

Noun
/tɔk taɪm/
Definition
The duration of time during which an individual engages in conversation over the phone or a similar communication device.
Examples
  • During the meeting, we had a talk-time of over two hours.
  • The new phone plan offers unlimited talk-time for its users.
  • Please keep your talk-time short to allow everyone a chance to speak.
Meaning
Talk-time refers specifically to the period when a person is actively speaking or listening, contrasting with other times when they may be available but not engaged in a conversation.
Synonyms
  • Conversation duration
  • Call time
  • Speaking time