English · Work & Business
convene
/kənˈviːn/
[/kənˈviːn/]
to bring people together
Advancedverb
Definition
To convene is to bring people together for a meeting or shared purpose. Speakers describe convening diverse voices to solve problems.
Example
They convened experts from around the world.
They convened experts from around the world.
Etymology
From Latin 'convenire', meaning to come together.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for gathering people around a shared aim.