English Dictionary
Definition of “convene”
convene (kənˈviːn
)
Definitions
verb
- to gather, call together, or summon, esp for a formal meeting
- (tr) to order to appear before a court of law, judge, tribunal, etc
Word Origin
C15: from Latin convenīre to assemble, from venīre to come
Usage examples
I decided to convene a meeting of my senior managers at the plant the following day to sort out the issue.
Business Today (1998)The grand jury will convene today, law enforcement authorities said on the condition of anonymity.
Edmonton Sun (2003)A simple majority of the General Assembly can convene this meeting.
Independent (1999)If four planets convene , wars and bereavements will happen together; highly placed people will be afflicted; lesser men become criminals.
Walters, Derek, Chinese Astrology (1987)
