B2 adjective رسمي

convene

/kənˈviːn/

To come together or to call people together for a formal meeting, assembly, or session. It is often used when a group of people with a shared purpose gather by an official order or arrangement.

أمثلة

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1

The neighborhood watch decided to convene at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.

The neighborhood watch decided to gather at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.

2

The Chief Justice will convene the court at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.

The Chief Justice will call the court to order at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.

3

Let's convene in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.

Let's meet in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
convention
Verb
convene
صفة
convened
مرتبط
convener
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نصيحة للحفظ

Break it down: 'Con-' (together) + '-vene' (to come, like in 'avenue'). It literally means 'to come together.'

اختبار سريع

The chairman has the authority to _______ a special session of the board if an emergency arises.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: convene

أمثلة

1

The neighborhood watch decided to convene at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.

everyday

The neighborhood watch decided to gather at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.

2

The Chief Justice will convene the court at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.

formal

The Chief Justice will call the court to order at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.

3

Let's convene in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.

informal

Let's meet in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.

4

The international committee will convene annually to evaluate the progress of the climate treaty.

academic

The international committee will meet annually to evaluate the progress of the climate treaty.

5

The board of directors is scheduled to convene this Friday to approve the merger.

business

The board of directors is scheduled to meet this Friday to approve the merger.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
convention
Verb
convene
صفة
convened
مرتبط
convener

تلازمات شائعة

convene a meeting to call or hold a meeting
convene a session to start a formal period of activity
convene a panel to bring together a group of experts
scheduled to convene planned to meet at a specific time
power to convene the authority to call people together

العبارات الشائعة

re-convene

to meet again after a break

duly convened

properly and officially called together

fail to convene

to be unable to gather a necessary group

يُخلط عادةً مع

convene vs convince

Convince means to persuade someone, whereas convene means to gather people together.

convene vs convey

Convey means to transport or communicate something, while convene refers to assembly.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Convene is more formal than 'meet' or 'gather.' It is typically used for official groups like committees, courts, or boards rather than casual social outings.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'convene' for a single person arriving somewhere. Remember that it implies a group coming together or someone calling a group together.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Break it down: 'Con-' (together) + '-vene' (to come, like in 'avenue'). It literally means 'to come together.'

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'convenire', meaning to come together, assemble, or agree.

أنماط نحوية

Transitive: convene [something] (e.g., convene a meeting) Intransitive: [subject] convenes (e.g., the committee convened at noon) Usually takes an object that refers to a group or an event.
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السياق الثقافي

Often heard in news reports regarding government sessions or high-level international summits like the UN General Assembly.

اختبار سريع

The chairman has the authority to _______ a special session of the board if an emergency arises.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: convene

كلمات ذات صلة

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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