convene
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.
例文
3 / 5The 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.
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.
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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Break it down: 'Con-' (together) + '-vene' (to come, like in 'avenue'). It literally means 'to come together.'
クイックテスト
The chairman has the authority to _______ a special session of the board if an emergency arises.
正解!
正解は: convene
例文
The neighborhood watch decided to convene at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.
everydayThe neighborhood watch decided to gather at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.
The Chief Justice will convene the court at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.
formalThe Chief Justice will call the court to order at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.
Let's convene in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.
informalLet's meet in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.
The international committee will convene annually to evaluate the progress of the climate treaty.
academicThe international committee will meet annually to evaluate the progress of the climate treaty.
The board of directors is scheduled to convene this Friday to approve the merger.
businessThe board of directors is scheduled to meet this Friday to approve the merger.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
Convince means to persuade someone, whereas convene means to gather people together.
Convey means to transport or communicate something, while convene refers to assembly.
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'convene' for a single person arriving somewhere. Remember that it implies a group coming together or someone calling a group together.
覚え方のコツ
Break it down: 'Con-' (together) + '-vene' (to come, like in 'avenue'). It literally means 'to come together.'
語源
From the Latin 'convenire', meaning to come together, assemble, or agree.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Often heard in news reports regarding government sessions or high-level international summits like the UN General Assembly.
クイックテスト
The chairman has the authority to _______ a special session of the board if an emergency arises.
正解!
正解は: convene
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