convene
word
Definition
To bring people together for a meeting or assemble a group for a specific purpose, often in a formal or official way.
Usage & Nuances
'Convene' is formal and used for official meetings, committees, courts, or conferences. Common collocations: 'convene a meeting', 'convene a panel', 'convene the council'. Not used for casual gatherings. Often passive (e.g., 'The committee was convened').
Spanish: convocar - reunirsePortuguese (BR): convocar - reunirPortuguese (PT): convocar - reunirChinese (Simplified): 召集 - 集合Chinese (Traditional): 召集 - 集合Hindi: बुलाना (सभा के लिए) - एकत्र होनाArabic: يعقد - يجتمع
Example Sentences
The manager will convene a meeting tomorrow.
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The school will convene teachers to discuss new policies.
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The city council will convene next week.
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They convened experts from around the world to find a solution.
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The judge convened the court for the closing statements.
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We need to convene as soon as everyone has arrived.
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