A
the main idea of a conversation; the subject
Topic
to take turns talking about the same subject in a conversation
maintain (a topic)
to move or change something, like shifting gears on a bicycle or car
shift
a switch or change in the subject of conversation; a transition
topic shift
a topic shift that's very easy for everyone in a conversation to follow
smooth transition
to connect 2 topics logically; to explain what made you think of the new topic you're introducing or how the topic relates to the previous topic
bridge
logically connected to a conversation topic; on target; appropriate
relevant
not related to a topic conversation topic; off the wall; inappropriate
irrelevant
a sudden topic shift with no warning or explanation
land mine
something that interrupts a conversation
disrupter
disjointed
not connected; a disjointed conversation doesn't have a shared focus or topic
off-track
not at all related to a current conversation topic
informed
knowing what's going on
monitor
to pay attention to something; to check something out
agenda
a list or plan of things to talk about
clueless
out of it; not knowing what's going on
hidden agenda
a secret purpose or reason to mention something
Topic
the main idea of a conversation; the subject
topic shift
a switch or change in the subject of conversation; a transition
smooth transition
a topic shift that's very easy for everyone in a conversation to follow
bridge
to connect 2 topics logically; to explain what made you think of the new topic you're introducing or how the topic relates to the previous topic
maintain (a topic)
to take turns talking about the same subject in a conversation
irrelevant
not related to a topic conversation topic; off the wall; inappropriate
shift
to move or change something, like shifting gears on a bicycle or car
relevant
logically connected to a conversation topic; on target; appropriate