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Convening Meaning in English

word · lemma: convene

kənˈvinɪŋ
kuhn-VEE-ning
kənvˈiːnɪŋ
kuhn-VEEN-ing

Definition

The act of bringing people together for a meeting or event, especially in a formal or official way.

Usage & Nuances

More formal and often used in business, legal, or governmental contexts. Common pairs: 'convening a conference', 'convening a panel'. Refers to the gathering itself, not just inviting. Often confused with 'meeting', but 'convening' stresses the action of bringing people together.

Example Sentences

The manager is convening a meeting at 10 AM.

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They are convening a special panel to discuss the problem.

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The school is convening parents for a meeting tomorrow.

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We're convening experts from all over the world for this event.

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Thanks to convening community leaders, progress was made quickly.

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After convening several times, the group finally reached a consensus.

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