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Fireside chat

Meaning in business english, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In business english, fireside chat means: An informal interview-style conversation in front of an audience.

In Turkish: samimi söyleşi

How it is used

Used in event programmes. It is planned and moderated despite the relaxed style, and an actual fireplace is not required.

Example sentences

  1. The conference opened with a fireside chat between the host and an experienced business owner.

    The opening uses conversational questions rather than a formal lecture.

  2. We collected audience questions before the fireside chat so the moderator could group similar topics.

    Preparation supports the informal conversation without removing its structure.

Common collocations

  • host a fireside chat
  • a fireside chat with a founder
  • audienceThe group of people who listen to a presentation or speech, or the people a message, report or product is meant for.
  • Q&AShort for questions and answers: the part of a presentation, meeting or event when the audience can ask the speaker questions.

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