convene

4 definitions • 6 examples

to bring together a group of people for a meeting, or to meet for a meeting:

The prime minister convened (a meeting of) his cabinet to discuss the matter.

The council will be convening on the morning of the 25th.

to meet formally as a group, or to arrange a meeting of people or groups for a serious purpose:

[ I ] Peace talks will convene next month.

to arrange for a group of people to come together for an official meeting:

convene a meeting/conference/hearing An emergency board meeting was convened by the directors later that afternoon.

convene a committee/panel/jury

to join with other people for an official meeting:

Open Market Committee members will convene to discuss lowering interest rates.