C1verbformalworkpolitics
US/kənˈviːn/
UK/kənˈviːn/
to gather for a formal meeting, or to call people together for one
In context
The board will convene on Friday to discuss the merger.
The director convened a panel of experts to review the safety report.
Delegates convene in Geneva every spring to set the agenda for the year.
Words that go with convene
verb + noun
- convene a meetingThe CEO convened a meeting of all department heads.
- convene a committeeThey convened a committee to investigate the complaint.
- convene a panelThe university convened a panel to select the speakers.
verb + preposition
- convene inLeaders will convene in Paris next week.
- convene atThe group convenes at 8:00 a.m. in the main office.
verb + adverb
- convene annuallyThe association convenes annually in the spring.