The phrase "to begin the conversation" means starting or initiating a discussion or talking to someone for the first time.
Sentences with «to begin the conversation»
And that's why it's so depressing when I hear some of the stupid things people in a selling position say when beginning conversations with prospects. (blog.imaginellc.com)
Such an action would provide the public, as well as local officials, with the information needed to begin a conversation about ways to remedy the problems that exist. (voteschoeneman.com)
The number one mistake people make is beginning a conversation by talking about jobs. (datingspot.co.uk)