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convening

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. convening
2. calling together (e.g. parliament)

This word means the act of summoning or calling together a group, especially an official assembly such as parliament or a military unit. It is a formal term most often found in legal, political, or historical contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The date for convening the Diet has been set, and each party is getting ready.

Sentence 2

"Everyone's being called in," he said with a shrug.

Sentence 3

In this situation, is there a reason not to convene an extraordinary session?

Sentence 4

Do we really need to call everyone together tonight for this?

Sentence 5

The authority to convene a board of directors meeting rests with the president.