Meaning & use
no talking
Used to state that speaking aloud is not allowed in a particular place or during an activity.
See it in a sentence
A sign reading 'no talking' hung above the entrance to the reading room.
The teacher reminded students there was no talking during the exam.
A note on using this word
Common on signs in libraries, testing rooms, and theaters to request or enforce quiet.
Words with a similar meaning
silence required
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