Translation of "makipag-usap" into English

Gusto ko sanang makipag-usap sayo nang tayong dalawa lang, pero parang lagi kang may kasamang ibang tao.

I've been trying to talk to you alone, but you always seem to be with other people.

Matapos makipag-usap sa kanyang stake presidency, ipinasiya ng bishop na magdaos ng disciplinary council.

Then, after speaking with his stake presidency, the bishop decided to hold a disciplinary council.