convening (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈviːnɪŋ/

Definition

Coming together for a formal meeting or assembly.

Examples

• The board is convening tomorrow to discuss the merger.

• Representatives from several countries are convening in Geneva for the peace summit.

• After convening the group, the chairperson outlined the agenda for the day.

How to Use convening

convene a meeting (collocation)

to organize or start a formal meeting — "The director will convene a meeting to address the staff concerns."

convene for [purpose] (prepositional phrase)

to gather for a specific reason — "The council will convene for the purpose of electing a new leader."

Synonyms of convening

Words with a similar meaning to convening:

• meeting
• gathering
• assembling
• summoning

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