English to English Dictionary

Taciturn

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Taffeta

A crisp, smooth, plain-woven lustrous fabric, typically made of silk or synthetic fibers.

Tagungsband

A published volume containing a collection of academic papers, articles, or presentations delivered at a conference or symposium.

Tai-tai

An affluent married woman of leisure, typically from an upper-class or wealthy expatriate background in urban East or Southeast Asia, who does not need to work.

Taiga

A biome characterized by coniferous forests, typically found in northern regions with cold climates.

Taigenshōgo

A term used in Japanese linguistics to denote the subject or topic of discussion.

Take down a peg

To humble someone; to cause someone to lose their conceit or overinflated sense of self-importance.

Take in your stride

To accept and deal with a difficult situation, problem, or new experience calmly and without getting upset.

Take up the cudgels

To start defending or supporting a person, cause, or argument vigorously.

Talent acquisition

The strategic process of identifying, attracting, assessing, and hiring skilled workers to meet organizational needs.

Talk-the-talk

To speak in a way that shows confidence, competence, or adherence to a particular set of beliefs or promises.

Talk-to-death

To talk to someone continuously or excessively until they are thoroughly bored, exhausted, or overwhelmed.