chat
1 of 2verb/tʃæt/
Forms:chats,chatting,chatted,chatted
1
to send and receive messages on an online platform
B1- She enjoys chatting with her friends late into the night.
- I'll be available to chat after lunch.
- He's always busy chatting with people on social media.
- She logged in to chat with her family who lives abroad.
- The group decided to chat using the new messaging platform.
2
to talk in a brief and friendly way to someone, usually about unimportant things
- We decided to grab a cup of coffee and just chat about our weekends.
- During the party, we sat by the fireplace and chatted about movies and music.
- At the park, the parents gathered to chat while their children played.
- During the lunch break, coworkers often gather in the break room to chat about various topics.
- Neighbors often meet at the community center to chat and catch up on local news.